Death of a daredevil: The extraordinary, magnificent life of Evel Knievel
The stunt rider had an unrivalled ability to attract trouble.
Published: 02 December 2007
There will have to be a nominal cause recorded on the death certificate of Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel, who died on Friday aged 69, but it is unlikely to be as complete as it should. There isn't the space. So, unencumbered by the restraints of US form-filling, here is what should be there: diabetes, pulmonary fibrosis, two strokes, hepatitis C, a hip replacement, arthritis, liver transplant, 38 formerly shattered bones, including a seven-times-broken back, twice-crushed pelvis and frequently fractured legs, plus several comas, one lasting 29 days.
This is one man that even John Wayne wished he could be like. He carved a name for himself that deservingly need's to be remembered forever in American history. He was the extreme sports ambassador before the sport was ever invented. He was Evil Knievel.
2007-12-02
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