His death was announced by the University of Florida, where he and other researchers created Gatorade in 1965 to help the school’s football players replace carbohydrates and electrolytes lost through sweat while playing in swamp-like heat.
A few interesting facts gleaned from the article:
- A question from former Gator Coach Dwayne Douglas sparked their research, Cade said in a 2005 interview with The Associated Press. He asked, "Doctor, why don’t football players wee-wee after a game?"
- "I guzzled it and I vomited," Cade said [of tasting the first batch of what would become Gatorade].
- Instead of the original four flavors, there are now more than 30 available in the United States and more than 50 flavors available internationally.
- Cade had restored more than 50 Studebakers, often entering them in restoration contests.