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Evel
Knievel new!
Triumph over the Fountain 16x20 |
| $449 |
Recently deceased Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel, Jr.,
born October 17, 1938 in Butte, Montana, was a stuntman...and showman...for
the ages. He is best known for his public displays of long distance
motorcycle jumping that, more often than not, resulted in serious
injuries. His achievements and failures earned him a spot in the
Guinness Book of World Records several times including his record
forty broken bones. Without a doubt his most famous jump was over
the fountains at Caesars Palace on December 31, 1967. While
in Las Vegas to watch a middleweight title fight, Knievel first
saw the fountains at Caesars Palace, and decided to jump them. Evel
used his own money to have actor/director John Derek produce a film
of the Caesars jump. To keep costs low, Derek used his then-wife,
Linda Evans, as one of the camera operators. It was Evans that filmed
Knievel's famous landing. For some reason when Evel hit the takeoff
ramp, his "Triumph" motorcycle unexpectedly decelerated.
The sudden loss of power on the takeoff caused Knievel to come up
short. His handlebars were ripped out of his hands as he tumbled
over them onto the pavement where he skidded into the nearby Dunes
parking lot. As a result, Knievel received a crushed pelvis and
femur, fractures to his hip, wrist and both ankles and a concussion
that kept him in a coma for 29 days. But he also was more famous
than ever. ABC-TV bought the rights to the film of the disastrous
jump giving Knievel the worldwide exposure he had long sought. This
unforgettable jump is captured beautifully in this vintage 16x20
photograph. Hand-signed by Evel before his death and Sports Gallery
Quality
Framed in thick black wood, UV-protective glass, classic
double matting and SGA Floating Plate, this is a unique collectible
from a truly unique moment in American sports history.
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