Dick Button, who passed away at age 95, was the most accomplished men's figure skater and a key figure in promoting and innovating the sport. He won two Olympic gold medals and five world championships, and was pivotal in popularizing figure skating post-World War II. Button introduced the double axel in competition and was the first American to win the men's Olympic title. After achieving unparalleled success, he transitioned into broadcasting and entrepreneurship, continuing to influence the sport and support future generations of skaters.
Button was more than the most accomplished men's figure skater in history. He was one of his sport's greatest innovators and promoters.
He was the first U.S. men's champion and his country's youngest at age 16 when that competition returned in 1946.
Dick was one of the most important figures in our sport. There wasn't a skater after Dick who wasn't helped by him in some way.
I had achieved everything I could have dreamed of doing as a skater.
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