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Evel Knievel, the world's greatest daredevil, is the very personification of true grit. We'll explore the key moments of Knievel's extraordinary life, from being abandoned by his parents as an infant to his pre-daredevil days as a burglar and insurance salesman. He went on to become a fearless stuntman and self-promoter who jumped over cars, trucks, buses and almost a canyon on his motorcycle. The spectacular crashes, broken bones and comas only seemed to make him stronger, and he became a hero who lived life large, fast and on his own terms.

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