Anyone growing up in the 60’s and 70’s fondly remembers the great Evel Knievel- perhaps the world’s finest daredevil. Evel Knievel was known for his incredible stunts that required fearlessness and courage, as well as his spectacular failures. However, know matter which stunt Evel Knievel was performing he always seemed to entertain and move the masses.
1970’s pop culture would not be the same without daredevil Evel Knievel which attempted to jump a wide range of objects including buses, sharks and even a canyon and while many times he came up short of his goal, one record he did break was the amount of broken bones he has suffered throughout his life (a total of 433 according to Guinness).
America loves daredevils, these men and women risk their lives usually for the entertainment of the crowds, but what makes these people tick and especially what made Evel Knievel risk life and limb many times during his career is quite fascinating.
For those interested in this extraordinary daredevil and his attributes of courage, fearlessness and some may say recklessness, Smithsonian Magazine has put together an incredible piece of writing regarding Evel Knievel that answers many of our questions and brings up more.
For more information regarding the man, his incredible daredevil feats and the ensuing legend he created, visit our magazine online today to read more. You can find our article on Evel Knievel at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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