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ABC Sports and the Original Broadcasts of Evel Knievel's Jumps

Jun 27, 2021

ABC Sports played a huge role in turning Evel Knievel into a household name, broadcasting his jumps live to millions of viewers on shows like Wide World of Sports. Those broadcasts, including coverage of attempts near Snake River Canyon, cemented his reputation as America's original daredevil.

ABC Sports broadcast of Evel Knievel's jump

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