On a day where we mourn the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor, the sports world has quietly lost another iconic figure. He’s a guy that never played a game but shaped how thousands of athletes perform. That man is Dr. Robert Cade, the doctor who created Gatorade way back in 1965. Cade died of kidney failure today at the age of 80.

In a way, Cade gave all of us Average Joes a way to further connect with an athlete. We can’t dunk like Michael, putt like Tiger, or be a huge commercial whore like one Peyton Manning. But we can all drink Gatorade! It’s hard to believe it all started with one simple question: “Doctor, why don’t football players wee-wee after a game?”

Cade also contributed to another sports phenomenon: The Gatorade Shower. If it wasn’t for Gatorade, who knows what coaches would get dumped on their heads following a huge win. Milk? V8? Acid? It’s anyone’s guess. Imagine Hoody Belichick being soaked in 2%. It can’t be done. That’s how iconic Gatorade has become.

On behalf of sports enthusiasts everywhere, thank you, Dr. Cade. Your beverage has become synonymous with sports and badass commercials. May you enjoy the soothing flavor of Glacier Freeze and Riptide Rush for all eternity. We extend our condolences to the Cade family.