Longtime Commercial Spokesman for General Mills' "Wheaties, the Breakfast of Champions" breakfast cereal. Was also referred to titular head of "Wheaties' Sports Federation" in many TV commercials.
In honor of his life-long devotion to Physical Fitness, he was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2009.
Took 1st Place and Gold Medal in Pole Vault at the Olympic Games in Helsinki.
Was the Gold Medalist in Pole Vault at the Pan American Games in Mexico City.
Won the Gold Medal in Pole Vault at the Melbourne Olympics.