Robert "Evel" Knievel 1938-2007 R.I.P

[sixtyten]

*sigh*
Another legend from my youth shuffles off this mortal coil :cry:
R.I.P
King of the stuntmen

Without him, my youth would have been so much more boring..
every kid who grew up in the 70's has an Evel related story to tell
Half the scars I have must have been got thru trying to emulate Evel on a pushbike Happy days

I remember sitting up to see the live feed of the Snake River Canyon attempt in 74,and footage of the horrid Caesars palace crash, the Wembley Buses attempt..

He could clear the jumps, but could never land the thing.
Hopefully, he now has wings

Legendary is too small a word

[Heather74]

Re: Robert "Evel" Knievel 1938-2007 R.I.P

Oh No what sad news:cry: Having two older and one younger brother in the house, we spent hours playing Evel Knievel related games,and I can remember the excitment that buzzed through the house as we watched him do stunts on the Telly.Will he wont he make it!
So Thanks from me for many happy fond memories too.

R.I.P

[joybee]

Re: Robert "Evel" Knievel 1938-2007 R.I.P

He was a brave but foolhardy man who valiantly tried over and over with these Stunts - usually coming off worse !

I think the saying 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again' MUST have been attributed to him.

He was every boys Hero in the 70's and 80's and whether he completed his feats or not, will forever be a Hero in their eyes.

[kass]

Re: Robert "Evel" Knievel 1938-2007 R.I.P

Think Richard Hammond has made a programme about him to be shown near Xmas