October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007) was an American daredevil, painter, entertainer, and international icon. He attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps between 1965 and 1980, and, in 1974, a canyon jump across Snake River Canyon (which failed) in the Skycycle X-2, a steam-powered rocket. During his career, he suffered more than 433 bone fractures,[2] thereby earning an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the survivor of “most bones were broken in a lifetime.”[3] Knievel died of pulmonary disease in Clearwater, Florida, aged 69. In his obituary in the British newspaper The Times, Knievel was described as one of the greatest American icons of the 1970s. Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999
At a time when America was looking for a hero, Evel Knievel stepped up in his iconic red, white, and blue leather jumpsuit and cape and captured the hearts and imaginations of an entire world. His daring motorcycle jumps became national events and were broadcast around the globe, covered by ABC’s Wide World of Sports. He was larger than life, admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide.
A rare signed inscribed Evel Knievel AMHERST 12″ LP 33 RPM is a rare signed & inscribed Happy Landegains Evel Knievel. Signature signed in black felt pen & grades 9-10. The signature was signed at the Sahara Hotel on 1/5/2000 at 3:30.PM Radio Station Promo-1994.
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