Evel Knievel
American stunt performer and artist (1938-2007) · United States · Artists · Died at 69
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Robert Craig Knievel, 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 the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Knievel prepares for the Snake River Canyon jump.
Knievel's Skycycle X-2 and canvas jumpsuit on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum in September 2010
Knievel after the Snake River Canyon jump
An Evel Knievel XR-750 suspended in the air as if jumping, at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Knievel c. 1979
Harley XR 750
A printed advertisement for the pinball machineIn their orbit
Child: Robbie KnievelAbout this person
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2007 · aged 69
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