From the LA Times Here
Evel Knievel, the flamboyant motorcycle stuntman whose thrilling triumphs and spectacular failures enshrined him as America's consummate daredevil, died today in Clearwater, Fla. He was 69.
To me he'll always be that wind-up toy from the 70s.
thanks to Plaidstallions for the the pic
-Swinebread