Evel Knievel, Northern CA, April 9, 1972.

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This black-and-white photograph captures Evel Knievel during his performance in Northern California on April 9, 1972. Taken by photographer Elizabeth Sunflower, the image is part of the Retro Photo Archive and is available in multiple sizes.

Subject: Evel Knievel, the legendary American stunt performer
Photographer: Elizabeth Sunflower
Date and location: Northern CA, April 9, 1972
Format: Black-and-white photographic print
Available sizes: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 24x36 inches

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte P. ★★★★★ Sep 13, 2026

Mounted this above my desk and the contrast in the print is striking — you can see every crease in his leathers mid-jump. The 1972 NorCal crowd blurred behind him makes it feel like you're standing in the stands.

Miles W. ★★★★★ Sep 12, 2026

The black-and-white grain gives this a gritty, almost documentary feel that fits the era perfectly. I framed it next to my record player and it's become the first thing guests ask about. Captured April 9, 1972 in Northern California, it feels like a real slice of history, not a reprint.

Matthew Q. ★★★★★ Sep 9, 2026

The photographer really captured the energy of that jump—the grain and contrast in this black-and-white print make it feel like you're standing right there in Northern California in '72. I've been framing it in my office and can't stop looking at the detail in Knievel's pose.