Dr. Robert Cade was born in 1927 and graduated from the University of Texas before joining the University of Florida College of Medicine faculty. In the 1960s, Coach Dwayne Douglas approached Cade about his football team's issue with dehydration, leading Cade to research and develop Gatorade to combat dehydration. Gatorade was a success after its first test and commercials featuring Cade, gaining national notoriety. It is now sold in over 80 countries with 50 flavors and is the most well-known sports drink, used by many top athletes around the world.

2. Early Life: Born: September 26, 1927 Early interest in athletics Graduated from University of Texas Joined University of Florida College of Medicine faculty

3. The Becoming of Gatorade: Cade approached by Gator’s coach Discovered effects of dehydration football team experienced Research and experimenting began

4. The Becoming of Gatorade (cont.): Cade appears in commercials advertising the drink The first test Gaining national notoriety Gatorade has been a huge hit since

5. Today Gatorade is used by some of the biggest sports stars in the world:

6. What is G? Gatorade Commercial

7. Gatorade’s Legacy: Sold in over 80 countries Over 50 different flavors Most known sports drink

8. Gatorade’s Newest Look: Gatorade has now came up with a new campaign The G-Series

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