Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gatorade's Birthplace
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 25, 2018
1. Gatorade's Birthplace Marker
Gatorade, the sports drink that started an industry, was invented at the UF College of Medicine by a team of researchers led by Dr. Robert Cade. Gatorade was first field tested in a football scrimmage near this site and was first used in an October 1965 Gator victory. The invention was prompted by concern about the effects of heat on the human body. After collecting fluid samples from UF football players, Cade and his colleagues realized the players' electrolytes were out of balance and their blood sugar and total blood volume was low. They developed a drink containing salts and sugars that quickly replaced lost nutrients and improved performance. The product soon attracted international attention and is used by athletes worldwide.Erected 2007 by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1965.
Location. 29° 39.001′ N, 82° 21.018′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. Marker is on Gale Lemenard
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dale Van Sickel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Bachman (about 400 feet away); Steve Spurrier (about 400 feet away); Ray Graves (about 400 feet away); Wes Chandler (about 400 feet away); Jack Youngblood (about 400 feet away); Danny Wuerffel (about 400 feet away); Carlos Alvarez (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Also see . . . Gatorade. (Submitted on July 18, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 25, 2018
2. Gatorade's Birthplace Marker with Florida Field in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
