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12-01-2007 07:46 AM #1
Evel Knievel dead
For those old enough to remember, this guy was was a blast to watch.
Yes he was flashy but then he had to be, he was a sideshow. It's amazing he didnt die from one of his many jumps. One of the old boys for sure.
He died yesterday in his sleep. He was 69, RIPI've spent most of my life golfing .... the rest I've just wasted"
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12-01-2007 08:19 AM #2
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Good Old Evel. It's amazing he lasted as long as he did when you think about some of the crashes the man had. He was special to watch.
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12-01-2007 11:06 AM #3
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12-01-2007 11:18 AM #4
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12-01-2007 11:32 AM #5
Yeah, for those of us who grew up in that era, there was no one tougher. To cheer on his successes, and to marvel at his comebacks from some of the most spectacular failures you've ever seen. The broken bones, the concussions. It was truly surreal. He was a true icon.
I remember having the Evil Knievel stunt cycle when I was a kid. Spending hours reenacting all of his stunts. We would faithfully watch his exploits on Wide World of Sports. He was everywhere. Posters, toys, commercials, billboards, you name it.
To us kids, he was Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood, Superman, and Houdini, all rolled into one.
In his era, he was as big as Tiger Woods, or Wayne Gretzky.
Thanks Evil Knievel for being my daredevil. Growing up was a lot cooler with you around. RIP.When applying the Rules, you follow them line by line. You don't read between them.
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12-01-2007 11:58 AM #6"So many moving parts. Your whole body's moving, and this ball is not moving. It's standing still, laughing at you." [B] Tiger Woods[/B]
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12-01-2007 01:57 PM #7
hard to believe it was 33 years ago he tried to jump the snake river canyon. I remember watching it on tv and all the hype around it.
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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12-03-2007 03:19 AM #8
He sure was special, I'm sure any kid then with a bike pretended they were Evel Knievel at least once. I know in my family we had tons of bumps and bruises pretending we were him............ I'm surprised we all survived trying stunts like his!!! RIP E. K. !!
Never dreamt I would ever get so hooked on this game!!
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12-03-2007 08:20 AM #9
He was one of a kind that's for sure. I remember one Christams my older brother got an pull-cord Evi Knievel toy motorcycle that came with a tiny Evil Knievel to ride it an a little ramp for jumoing. Coolest Christmas gift ever.
Here's a cool interview with him that was in Golf Digest a while back:
http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/myshot_gd0508Al Gore didn't invent the internet, but he did invent global warming.
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12-03-2007 12:22 PM #10
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12-03-2007 01:03 PM #11BaxterGuest
Was lucky enough to have met Evil Knievel in California. Had a few drinks and was lucky enough to be able to sit and listen to his stories. What a interesting man to speak with. He had a hard time moving back than. Guy's do any of you recall or Remember the story going around that he broke every bone in his body except his pinky finger. Well I asked him about that. His answer was " Ya, I heard that story as well, I wish to hell it was true""I have broke them both more F%^%ing times than any other"
I know I have a photo of him and I. I also had it signed by him. If I can find it can some one pm with how to post images.
His walking stick had a Eagle on the top. The top screwed off and the stick was loaded with JD. Even saw him refill it.
I am glad I had the chance.
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