How Gatorade was invented

History was made on October 2, 1965, changing the lives of four University of Florida scientists, an entire campus, the sports world, and eventually scores of people in need of organ transplants. That day, the scientists unveiled their invention: Gatorade. Today, the sports drink is an iconic symbol of successful on the playing field, as winning football coaches are traditionally doused in sideline Gatorade bucket showers. Back in November 2001, FOX 13's John Wilson sat down with Dr. Dana Shires, Dr. Jim Free, Dr. Alex de Quesada, and Dr. Robert Cade and talked to them about their extraordinary invention and Gatorade’s legacy. MORE: FOX 13 Tampa Bay brings you the important videos like breaking news, Tampa Bay weather, and local stories. But also plenty of fun stuff, like 'We Live Here' tips, the best of our archives, and all those 'only-in-Florida' stories. Subscribe to FOX 13