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Evel Knievel poster promoting his harrowing motorcycle stunt at Wembley Stadium in London on 26 May 1975 that resulted in a near-fatal crash. Despite all appearances to the contrary, the accident ended neither his life nor his career though it did break his pelvis. The lucky daredevil had already earned the nickname ''The Last Gladiator'' when he performed this jump, flying across 13 single-deck AEC Merlin buses. He somersaulted before finding himself pinned under his motorcycle. The horrified crowd witnessed Knievel publicly vow to renounce his stunt career as he stood up and lamely walked offstage. A false alarm: less than six months later he was back to his old tricks, attaining his personal best with a successful 133 foot jump over 14 buses in his next stunt. Poster features a dynamic illustration of a costumed Knievel on his bike. The copy reads: ''See Evel Knievel And The World's Greatest Dare-devil Circus / Plus World's No. 1 Dare-devil Teams / 2 Hours of Action-Packed Excitement! / Wembley Staduim Whit Monday May 26th 2:30 p.m. / Book now Wembley Box Office...'' Oversized poster matches Knievel's larger-than-life persona, measuring 3.5' x 5'. Folds, else near fine.
Huge Poster Promoting Evel Knievel at Wembley Stadium 26 May 1975 -- The Show That Broke His Pelvis & Nearly Took His Life -- Oversized Poster Measures 3.5' x 5'
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