Button is the only American to have won the European Championships. Dick Button was a guest on the television show "I've Got A Secret" as one of five former Olympic champions which aired Dick button olympic skater 13, European champions in figure skating — Men's singles. Inhis third year of serious skating, he won the Eastern States senior title and the national junior title. Archived from the original PDF on February 9, On December 31,Button was skating at a public rink in New York State when he fell, dick button olympic skater his skull and causing a serious brain injury. Following his retirement from competition, Button signed on to skate with the Ice Capades during his law school vacations. They performed Button's singles program side-by-side with minor modifications and won. Links to related articles.