He was a star basketball player with the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks.

He played in 8 NBA All-Star games.

He wore size 22 shoes.

He is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

He was the president and founder of Bob Lanier Enterprises.

But at Midland Video, when we think of Bob Lanier, we always remember a 30-second spot we did with him for Wisconsin Gas.