While it’s common to dress up for award shows, Robert Opel was underdressed for the occassion when he crashed the Oscars in 1974. His quick few seconds of fame at the Academy Awards actually led to some appearances in the years that followed. However, his life ended in tragedy in a violent burglary where the suspects made off with a camera and just $5. English teacher Robert Opel made history at the Oscars on the night of the Academy Awards in 1974. He took off his clothes and ran across the stage holding up a peace sign. He sprinted behind actor David Niven who was about to introduce celebrit…