Hula hoop craze hits Lexington, 1958

Posted on July 16, 2014 | in Uncategorized | by Lexington Herald-Leader

A group of youngsters with hula hoops, Sept. 1958. According to hulahooping.com, the craze lasted from January to October 1958, then died out suddenly. It is estimated that over 100 million hoops were sold in its first year. The original price per hoop was $1.98.

A group of youngsters with hula hoops, September 1958. According to Hulahooping.com, the craze lasted from January to October 1958, then died out suddenly. It is estimated that more than 100 million hoops were sold in its first year. The original price for a hoop was $1.98.

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