Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), known professionally as Evel Knievel (/ ˈiːvəl kəˈniːvəl / EE-vəl kə-NEE-vəl), was an American stunt performer and entertainer.

Sep 3, 2025 · He also had a series of encounters with the law throughout childhood, due to thievery and motor violation, which earned him the infamous name ‘Evel’ after he spent a night in a cell with a …

Evel Knievel went head to head with danger and lived to tell the tale. Despite failed jumps, crashes, and multiple broken bones, he always rose to perform again. This unconventional attitude to do things …

Jun 4, 2026 · Evel Knievel (born October 17, 1938, Butte, Montana, U.S.—died November 30, 2007, Clearwater, Florida) was an American motorcycle daredevil who captivated audiences with his death …

Evel Knievel made the leap from rural county fairs to sold-out stadiums through a unique combination of bravado, determination, and promotional genius. He invented himself and his business, jumping, …

The career jumps and stunts of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel spanned from 1965 to 1980. [1] As a professional daredevil, Knievel attempted or successfully jumped over 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle …

Sep 5, 2020 · Evel Knievel jumped a Harley-Davidson XR-750 133 feet on October 25, 1975. Knievel held the record for 19 years. Knievel jumped 14 buses followed a failed jump at Wembley Stadium …

Sep 5, 2014 · On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho's Snake River Canyon. ...more

Evel Knievel's Famous Snake River Canyon Jump On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho's Snake River …

Jun 20, 2018 · Evel Knievel lost control of his motorcycle and crashed after clearing 13 buses at London’s Wembley Stadium on May 26, 1975. He broke his pelvis in the fall, but walked out of the …