“He has never handwritten his thoughts about his discs ever.”ĭisc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Mini Series Star Ratĭisc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Star Rat with Team Innova Mini stamp was used primarily during the winter of 2019 and spring 2020 including the 2020 Las Vegas Challenge. Comes with Ken Climo handwritten COA, card which is also rare, Lynn says. According to Dennis Lynn, very few were made for Climo in the Orc and Firebird molds. Nate Sexton handwritten COA photos included.ĭisc: Circa 2005 Ken Climo Early INNcolor Champion Orcĭisc Details: This Champion Orc is one of the early examples of the INNcolor process and was one of a limited batch given to Ken Climo to commemorate his major championship victories at that point. Stamp is the logo of the Ate-Oh-Ate Hawaiian restaurant in Portland, Oregon. To the disc owner’s knowledge this is one of very few Halo Star Wraiths signed by Climo.ĭisc: Nate Sexton’s Retired Star Destroyer (Ate-Oh-Ate)ĭisc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this Star Destroyer was used at the 2018 Las Vegas Challenge to eagle Hole 7 twice. Here's a clip of Sexton's hole in one with the disc at the Texas States:ĭisc Details: Early run of Halo Star Wraith. Comes with index card from Sexton authenticating disc.Ĭondition: Heavily used by Nate Sexton from 2017-2020. We’ll update this blog with each auction item as it gets listed.ĭisc: 2015 Nate Sexton Color Glow Champion Firebirdĭisc Details: Retired from Nate Sexton’s actual bag, this is the exact Firebird used to ace Hole 9 at the 2017 Texas States Disc Golf Championship. Here's a picture of Mike and his family before the cancer diagnosis.įunds Raised: Money raised through the auction of these discs and other collectibles will assist Mike Bennett and his family during this difficult time.ĭonate to Bennett as well: If you are not interested in bidding for these discs, you may also donate money to Bennet directly via Paypal: included in fundraiser series: More than 20 of Lynn’s discs will be in the auction series and will include other rare and collectible discs from Nate Sexton, Ken Climo and more. Mike Bennett and his wife Ashley (Lynn’s daughter) live in Chattanooga, TN, and have three young children. The cancer diagnosis, which blindsided the family according to Lynn, has left Bennett and his family with increasing expenses. More about Bennett: Earlier this spring, doctors discovered that Bennett, who is 35 years old, had cancer in his lower back. He plans to start his 2022 season at the Las Vegas Challenge, the first stop on the Disc Golf Pro Tour.USDGC Partner Dennis Lynn is auctioning some of his most collectible discs to help raise money for his son-in-law, Mike Bennett, who has inoperable cancer. Sexton will continue to be a commentator for Jomez and the Disc Golf Network as his schedule permits. He confirmed that his royalties per disc sold have continued to increase in each new contract, including this new extension through 2025. “I’m hoping to get the family out there for a couple of tournaments,” said Sexton.ĭetails of Sexton’s contracts have never been released, but he is widely understood to be one of the sport’s highest compensated players thanks to the immense success of the Sexton Firebird. She’ll have some time off before going back to work. He plans to move from Washington back to Oregon after his wife finishes residency this summer. Still, he doesn’t expect to ever return to full-time touring now that he has a family with young children. Sexton finished third at Worlds and fifth at the USDGC. “I was so encouraged by the way the Worlds and the USDGC went last year, so I hope I can stay healthy and be in contention at big tournaments heading into the final day,” he said. Sexton told Ultiworld Disc Golf that he hopes to play a bit more in 2022. “Proud to have the King Firebird soaring through 2025 with Team Innova wings,” Innova posted on social media. “I am honored to continue to serve as team captain and I look forward to another wonderful year with the company I started with!” Sexton wrote on Instagram. He had previously signed an early extension before the 2021 season. The Innova team captain was already under contract through 2023 but added two years to the deal. Nate Sexton has renegotiated and extended his current sponsorship deal with Innova through the 2025 season, keeping him with the California-based manufacturer for at least 19 consecutive seasons. Januby Charlie Eisenhood in Livewire, News with 0 comments Nate Sexton at 2021 Pro Worlds.
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