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Daredevil Evel Knievel 1938 - 2007

May 27, 1975 - Stuntman Evel Knievel Crashes In Motor Cycle Leap Over 13 Buses. American motor cycle stuntman Evel Knievel was in hospital last night after crashing on landing after clearing 13 single-deck buses on his motorcycle. He cleared the buses in a 90 mph leap, but crashed on the landing ramp, at Wembley Stadium, watched by about 70, 000 people. he has fractured a hand and damaged his spine. Keystone Photo Shows:- Evel Knievel pictured during his 140 feet leap over 13 buses on his motor cycle, which ended in disaster

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Keystone Pictures USA

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