R.I.P. Evel Knievel
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RE: R.I.P. Evel Knievel
Unless you grew up when Evel was at his prime, you would be surprised what his impact was on American motorcycling youth.
When I got my first Bell full-face helmet when I was 16 in 1972, I painted it to look like Evel's. I really wanted a leather suit too, but it was too expensive.
As an EMT, I got to meet Evel at a jump he did in Dallas around 1975. I didn't have to provide any medical care for him - it was a successful jump. I got to chat with him, he really was a nice guy, and I'd have to say he was one of the heroes of the time.
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When I got my first Bell full-face helmet when I was 16 in 1972, I painted it to look like Evel's. I really wanted a leather suit too, but it was too expensive.
As an EMT, I got to meet Evel at a jump he did in Dallas around 1975. I didn't have to provide any medical care for him - it was a successful jump. I got to chat with him, he really was a nice guy, and I'd have to say he was one of the heroes of the time.
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