Evel Knievel checks out... - Page 2

Heibges · 12-01-07, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Evel was my boyhood idol. He inspired me with his bravado and verve, to the point where I jumped six cars, twice, when I was 17. So long, Evel.

Holy Jeebus!

I remember watching him when I was a kid. The only thing that comes close now is that guy who freezes himself in ice, but that is not anywhere near as exciting as a rocket car.

RIP

Onkel Neal · 12-01-07, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by Skybird

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Doesn't his son do stunts as well?

Yes.

Then the legend lives on i guess.

The stuff his son and other X-gamers can do today with modern Japanese MX bikes makes Evel's stunts look tame. Evel usually fell of his heavy Harley even though he made a decent landing.

Camaero · 12-01-07, 08:51 PM

I was going to wear my Knievel shirt today. I forgot though damnit.

Anyway, RIP. What a cool guy.

RamRod · 12-01-07, 10:15 PM

There wasn't a kid in the 70's that wasn't glued to the television everytime Evil made a jump. I'll damn sure miss him!

Iceman · 12-02-07, 10:51 PM

Anytime they make you into a toy figurine you know you will be rembered...what a cool guy. Rest in peace evil.

12-01-07, 08:51 PM	#18
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I was going to wear my Knievel shirt today. I forgot though damnit. Anyway, RIP. What a cool guy. __________________

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RamRod Watch Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Loud and Proud Posts: 28 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Missing a great showman! There wasn't a kid in the 70's that wasn't glued to the television everytime Evil made a jump. I'll damn sure miss him!

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Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Anytime they make you into a toy figurine you know you will be rembered...what a cool guy. Rest in peace evil.