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R.I.P. Evel Knievel
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:32 pm
by bodiddley
Ya the guy could be a royal asshole, but if you were a kid like like me growing up in the seventies, let's just say back then I idolized the dude. I also trashed many a bicycle in the process.
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:11 pm
by Billbbill
I always think of that slow mo footage of his spill at caesars palace. As a kid I met him at the Schafer 500 in the Pocono's in the early 70's.
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:28 pm
by CaptainTrips
God bless his soul. He was a man's man. Crazy as the day is long yet tough as nails. I was reading up on him on wikipedia . . . and all I have to say is that whoever is working those Pearly Gates best just let him in without question. Although he made his mark in motorbikes rumor is the man could swing a mean baseball bat.
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:43 pm
by phpbb
That wind up motor cycle evil knievel toy he had was the best toy ever.
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:48 pm
by Billbbill
phpbb wrote:That wind up motor cycle evil knievel toy he had was the best toy ever.
Wait! I had the one with the long pull thingy with teeth on it that reved up the rear wheel of the motorcycle. Man I crashed into more shit with that thing. What a blast.
Re: R.I.P. Evel Knievel
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:27 pm
by strumminsix
bodiddley wrote:Ya the guy could be a royal asshole
Huh?
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:37 pm
by CountryMile Cadillac
CaptainTrips wrote:... whoever is working those Pearly Gates best just let him in without question...
He'll jump those gates,no problem
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:28 pm
by shakedown_04092
CountryMile Cadillac wrote:CaptainTrips wrote:... whoever is working those Pearly Gates best just let him in without question...
He'll jump those gates,no problem
Hells yes!
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:27 pm
by mutant_dan
I think in spirit he was alot like the Dead, he got a thrill from walking on the edge.
RIP Evil...
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:13 pm
by amyjared
I'm with ya, I grew up with my dad talking about this crazy daredevil of a guy who would do just about anything. Saw that movie with George Hamilton about 10 times. The guy was one of a kind. That toy was the best, it was almost indestructible, like he was. My wife actually dated his nephew! Was sad to hear about his passing. One more dead and gone. Bummer
PostPosted:Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:51 pm
by warrenMFKNhaynes
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PostPosted:Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:20 am
by Crazy 9.5 Fingers
phpbb wrote:That wind up motor cycle evil knievel toy he had was the best toy ever.
Ditto that!
Also a big fan of Stretch Armstrong. Those 70's toys were the shit.
Re: R.I.P. Evel Knievel
PostPosted:Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:12 am
by bodiddley
strumminsix wrote:bodiddley wrote:Ya the guy could be a royal asshole
Huh?
I've seen many interviews and documentaries on him, and he always came off like an asshole to me. I wish I could be more specific but I can't. I still thought he was the shit when I was growing up.