Examines the life of Robert Cade, discusses his work in medicine, and looks at how his efforts to find a way to treat football players at the University of Florida for dehydration and heatstroke led to the invention of Gatorade.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Texas boy -- Medical school -- Florida Gators -- Sweat test -- Bad taste, great name -- The big gamble -- Gatorade fame -- Legal troubles -- Gatorade splash -- Important work -- Helpful inventor.