He was the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship , and represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism .
Evel Knievel , the father of extreme sports , was a high - flying daredevil .
Evel Knievel was the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship , and represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism .
Evel Knievel , the father of extreme sports , was a high - flying daredevil .