Evil Knievel

[hogen-deifar]

I've just been watching the news about this and watching the stunt that put him a coma for about a month in '68, then the rocket launch across the GC four years later.

They interviewed Eddie Kidd, who idolised EK and followed in his footsteps. I've not really hear much about Eddie, but did he take one too many knocks to the head? It was almost like he was drunk, but clearly wasn't. I presume he's suffered some form of brain damage due to accidents? Is anyone able to enlighten me?

Oh, and sorry to divert away a little from Evil.

[Pigpen]

Originally Posted by hogen-deifar

I've just been watching the news about this and watching the stunt that put him a coma for about a month in '68, then the rocket launch across the GC four years later.

They interviewed Eddie Kidd, who idolised EK and followed in his footsteps. I've not really hear much about Eddie, but did he take one too many knocks to the head? It was almost like he was drunk, but clearly wasn't. I presume he's suffered some form of brain damage due to accidents? Is anyone able to enlighten me?

Oh, and sorry to divert away a little from Evil.

He, Eddie that is, had a major accident about 10 years ago. Was in a coma for ages. I guess he still suffers some effects of that.

I remember all the EK stunts of the 70's. He is a legend!!

[fatone]

Evil Knievel, Mr Walker, Jack Custard, Steve McQueen, Uri Gagarin, when men had balls and H & S was slightly less prominant !
Sad loss