George Foreman, who passed away at 76, was renowned for his boxing accolades, including being a heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Beyond boxing, he made a significant impact as a pitchman for the George Foreman grill, which revolutionized indoor grilling in the 1990s. Launched in partnership with Salton Inc., the grill became a cultural icon, promoted through engaging infomercials by Foreman himself. These grills sold over 100 million units, generating earnings for Foreman that far exceeded his boxing income, solidifying his status in both sports and consumer products.
The grills became synonymous with the boxing star as well as healthy eating.
Foreman announced he made "much more" than $200 million from the grills, surpassing his boxing career earnings.
The George Foreman grill became a cultural phenomenon, introducing fast, smokeless, indoor grilling to health-conscious consumers.
The worldwide popularity of the George Foreman grill resulted in sales of 100 million units in the 15 years since its launch.
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