Thrill Show from the Evel Knievel Museum

Origin of Harley Davidson's #1 logo


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Lathan McKay and Joe Friday delve into Evel Knievel's legacy through stories from Bill Scott, who shares fascinating insights about his life as a motorcycle dealer and racer. Bill recounts creating the famous #1 logo that Harley Davidson and Evel Knievel popularized, his racing achievements, and his unique experiences in the motorcycle world. The episode also touches on a monumental contribution made by Mike Wolfe, star of American Pickers.

0:00 Bill Scott
01:38 American Pickers
03:07 Intro Kewanee
06:28 Racing career
10:10 Building a motorcycle with Roger Reiman
16:48 The Cuban Missile Crisis
18:26 Artwork for T-Shirts
27:10 Delivering a Motorcycle to Evel Knievel
28:58 Joliet motorcycle business
30:27 Return to Daytona


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Thrill Show from the Evel Knievel MuseumBy Joe Friday