Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel was an American motorcycle daredevil famous for death-defying stunts in the 1960s and 70s—jumping buses, fountains, and canyons on his bike.
His red-white-and-blue leather suit and spectacular crashes made him a cultural icon.
The name now evokes reckless showmanship: He went full Evel Knievel on that ski slope.
- stuntmanPerformer of dangerous scenes
- daredevilReckless risk-taker
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- crashSudden violent impact
- Snake RiverNorthwestern tributary waterway
Harry Houdini · broken bones · Caesar's Palace · thrill-seeker · jump · bone-breaking · risk · bone · cape · Harley-Davidson · showmanship · leather · ramps · helmet · motocross · adrenaline junkie · courage · entertainer
- daredevilsbase jumper, stuntwoman, stuntman, cliff diver, stunt driver
- Motorcyclesmotorcycle, motorbike, cruiser, cruisers, sport bike
- motorcycle legendsIsle of Man TT
Evel Knievelsafety inspector
One who verifies hazard protocols
risk-averse · actuary · insurance adjuster · Mr. Rogers · coward
Evel KnievelMr. Rogers
Beloved PBS children's host
Bob Ross · wallflower · shrinking violet · unsung hero · Cal Ripken Jr.