Yes, that’s right, the great Evel Knievel died earlier today at the very appropriate age of 69. According to AP, Knievel had been in declining health years and finally succumbed in his Florida home.

In memoriam, Sod will attempt a highly dangerous jump over Springfield Gorge on our skateboard. Wait…that’s Lance Murdock, not Evel. I get confused…

Anyway, we’ll miss you, Evel. You were one brave, insane son of a bitch. Knievel will be buried with both of his gigantic brass balls. Super Dave Osborn will conduct the service, then jump Knievel’s coffin on a 10-speed Huffy.

Since I’m posting from Portland, OR, here’s a jump Evel made in 1973 right here in Portland. Rest in peace, Evel