Who has been on the box of Wheaties?

Wheaties features Muhammad Ali on 100th-anniversary box.

Who was the first black person on the Wheaties box?

Tommie Smith
Tommie Smith, an Olympic gold medal-winning track and field runner know for his work as an activist for racial equality, will be featured on a limited-edition Wheaties box. Smith famously held up a black gloved fist on the medal stand at the 1968 Olympics when, at age 24, he won the 200 meter sprint in Mexico City.

Are Wheaties boxes worth anything?

Right now Bruce Jenner cereal boxes will sell for approx $125.00, as the interest in his story settles down these boxes will return to roughly $50.00 in value.

Who was on the Wheaties box in 1968?

Tommie Smith 1968
Introducing the special edition Tommie Smith 1968 Wheaties box in honor of the new film, With Drawn Arms – all sales will be donated to the NAACP. A 15.6 oz box of Wheaties Cereal, featuring iconic runner and activist Tommie Smith.

Are wheaties boxes worth any money?

What’s the number one selling cereal in the United States?

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios
General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios was the best-selling ready-to-eat cereal brand in the United States in 2019. Honey Nut Cheerios generated 481 million dollars in sales in that year.

Why was Wheaties discontinued?

This product is not discontinued. Due to increased demand across our portfolio of Basic 4, Wheaties, and Total cereals, we are experiencing a shortage at some retailers. We are working hard to resolve the issue and will be back on shelf soon. Hope you find it soon!

Who is on the cover of the Wheaties box?

Its covers have been graced by the likes of Cal Ripken Jr., Mary Lou Retton and Michael Jordan (who has appeared on the box a whopping 18 times — more than any other athlete).

Who was the first athlete on a Wheaties box?

But the first athlete to appear on a Wheaties box was actually from the earlier part of the century — baseball great Lou Gehrig in 1934 (he appeared on the back, not on the front).

How many times has Michael Jordan been on a Wheaties box?

Michael Jordan holds the record for most depictions on a Wheaties box, a total of 18 times, followed by Tiger Woods at 14 times.

Who was the first person on a Wheaties commercial?

Wheaties firsts and records 1 1926 – First ever singing radio commercial, using the jingle “Have you tried Wheaties?” (to the tune of Jazz Baby) 2 1934 – First athlete depicted on a Wheaties box – Baseball player Lou Gehrig 3 1934 – First woman depicted on a Wheaties box – Aviator Elinor Smith