Evel Knievel, one of the worlds most famous and beloved daredevil became a sensation not after an incredible success, but a dismal failure. In 1967, this daredevil attempted to jump over the fountains at Caesars Palace and while clearing them, landed wrong, tumbled and fell into a coma for about a month. When he awoke, he might have thought he was dreaming as he was now infamous throughout the US and many parts of the world.
Daredevil Evel Knievel’s incredible career spanned in the nation’s limelight from the late 60’s to early 80’s. During these years, Evel Knievel jumped or attempted to jump busses, cars, sharks and even a canyon. With his leather outfit emblazoned with stars and stripes, he brought thousands to arenas and landmarks to watch him defy death with each new stunt.
While daredevil Evel Knievel made many successful jumps (mainly using a modified Harley Davidson), he also experienced some of the most traumatic failures. In fact, Evel Knievel is listed as the individual who has broken the most bones by the Guinness Book of World Records (an incredible 433). Although disputed by Evel Knievel, this record still stands today.
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