"Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers, World's Greatest Daredevils," circa 1950
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Jimmie Lynch, automobile daredevil and stunt car performer, began his career in the 1930s. He and his troop of Death Dodgers toured the country crashing cars and entertaining the public. Though rollovers, crashes and stunts were basic elements of daredevil thrill shows, Lynch also promoted automobile safety. He performed tests for the National Safety Council and educated the public on how and how not to drive.
Jimmie Lynch, automobile daredevil and stunt car performer, began his career in the 1930s. He and his troop of Death Dodgers toured the country crashing cars and entertaining the public. Though rollovers, crashes and stunts were basic elements of daredevil thrill shows, Lynch also promoted automobile safety. He performed tests for the National Safety Council and educated the public on how and how not to drive.
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
circa 1950
Subject Date
circa 1950
Place of Creation
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2002.35.1.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height : 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: JIMMIE / Lynch / DEATH / DODGERS / WORLDS / GREATEST / DARE DEVILS / THE SHOW THAT'S ALIVE WITH DEATH
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