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Good at Being Evel: The History of Evel Knievel
One name undoubtedly comes to mind when you think of the word daredevil: Evel Knievel. From humble beginnings to flying high across TV screens worldwide, Knievel defied death as a stunt cyclist for decades. Breaking more than bones, he also broke numerous records throughout his stellar career.
In addition to being known as a daredevil, Knievel wanted to be known as a man of his word. He put his life on the line more than once simply because he said he would, and he did not want to disappoint his fanbase or himself for not following through, even when he should have focused on his well-being. Evel Knievel proved to himself and the world time and time again that while his bones were breakable, his spirit was not.
Evel origins
On October 17, 1938, Robert Knievel was welcomed into the world in Butte, Montana. He was the oldest of two boys to parents Robert and Ann Marie Knievel. After his parents divorced two years later, shortly after the birth of his brother, he went to live with his paternal grandparents.
At the ripe old age of
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Evel Knievel
(1938-2007)
Who Was Evel Knievel?
Evel Knievel was an American daredevil who attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Some of the more famous include flying over the fountain at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, jumping over busses at London’s Wembley Stadium, and an aborted trip across the Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered vehicle. Starting from humble and somewhat troubled beginnings, Knievel became an international icon in the 1970s for his incredible motorcycle stunts.
Early Life
Evel Knievel was born as Robert Craig Knievel Jr. on October 17, 1938, in Butte, Montana, a copper-mining town that, at the time, resembled a 19th century boom town. For most young men the future was limited to working in the mines, working in town, or working on one of the surrounding ranches. Though Knievel was a standout athlete in track and field and hockey, he struggled in school. His parents had divorced when he was young and he was raised by his grandparents. After dropping out of high school, he bounced from one odd job to another. Before too long, he was arr
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Evel Knievel
American stunt performer (1938–2007)
"Knievel" redirects here. For his son, see Robbie Knievel. For other uses, see Evel Knievel (disambiguation).
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Knievel c. 1974 | |
| Born | Robert Craig Knievel (1938-10-17)October 17, 1938 Butte, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 2007(2007-11-30) (aged 69) Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mountainview Cemetery, Butte, Montana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Stunt performer |
| Known for | Motorcycle stunts |
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| Children | 4, including Robbie |
| Relatives | Pat Williams (cousin) |
| Website | Official website |
Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), known professionally as Evel Knievel (), was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was inducted into t
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