Evel Knievel
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Robert Craig Knievel, known professionally as Evel Knievel, was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was
Knievel c. 1974
Knievel prepares for the Snake River Canyon jump.
Knievel's Skycycle X-2 and canvas jumpsuit on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum in September 2010
Knievel after the Snake River Canyon jump
Joie Chitwood
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George Rice "Joie" Chitwood was an American stuntman, racing driver and businessman. He is best known as a daredevil in the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show.
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…Evel Knievel was born in Butte, Montana. Raised by his paternal grandparents, Knievel was inspired to become a motorcycle daredevil after attending a Joie Chitwood auto daredevil show. He left high school early to work in the copper mines but was later fired for causing a city-wide power outage. After adopting the…
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