Author Topic: "Bubba" Blackwell on life support (Read 459 times)

hblair · « **on:** July 05, 2001, 09:27:00 AM »

after catching the landing ramp in a jump last night. In a business where everybody uses dirt bikes with ideal suspensions, Bubba decided long ago to be different and be like his childhood hero Evel Knievel. He chose to jump harleys, yeah harleys. He broke Evel Knievels distance record on a harley a few years ago. If you've ever seen him interviewed on television, you probably share my sadness in hearing of this news.

after breaking the world record harley jump of 20 cars

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Eagler · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2001, 11:31:00 AM »

hadn't heard of him til I saw the news clip this morning. It didn't look good

Udie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2001, 12:29:00 PM »

What happened to him? I saw him on a special on the Discovery Chanel about 2 months ago. Did he not make the jump? Do they think he'll pull through? What are the extents of his injuries?

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Eagler · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2001, 01:06:00 PM »

He tried to jump a bunch of cars I think and came up way short. The news clip was on tv this morning, He went flying, it'd didn't look good...

hblair · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2001, 07:43:00 PM »

I have no idea what kind of injuries, I'm assuming some internal as well as the usually broken arms and/or legs with this kind of spill. This came off his website:

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As most of you know,Bubba is in the hospital,the latest news I have is from a crew member(Ron Roberts)and he told me that Bubba is responding to family members voices which is a very good sign!!!There's been over 7,900 concerned fans visit his site today and I will keep you updated as soon as I know more.Please take a moment right now,close your eyes,and say a prayer for Bubba,his family,and that his condition will continue to improve!!!many,many thanks.

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Here's the link to his website: http://www.bubbablackwell.com/index1.htm