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Lucky Teter

1901 – 1942

American stunt driver

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About Lucky Teter

Lived 1901 – 1942 (aged 40–41). Lucky Teter was a stunt performer.

Earl Moseman "Lucky" Teter (October 1, 1901 – July 5, 1942) was an American stunt driver, showman and entrepreneur. He pioneered and popularized the touring stunt driving show, performing across the country until his death in a car jumping stunt.

Biography

Born in Noblesville, Indiana, Teter was a gas station attendant who, by 1932, was performing automobile and motorcycle stunts. "Lucky Teter and His Hell Drivers" performed across the United States and Canada beginning in 1936, and had great success for six years. He is credited with creating such now-staple stunts as jumping a car from ramp to ramp He also appeared in some documentary shorts and did some (uncredited) stunt driving for the 1936 film Speed, which featured James Stewart in his first starring role.

On July 5, 1942, Teter was the last performer at an Army Relief benefit at the Indiana State Fair Grounds. He planned to break his own world distance record by jumping over a transport truck. He drove a 1938 Plymouth at and jumped off the first ramp, but came down several feet short and crashed into the supports of the landing ramp.

Documentary

Teter was the subject of a 2011 documentary, Lucky Teter and His Hell Drivers.

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Born
1901
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Died
1942
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lucky Teter?

American stunt driver (1901–1942)

When was Lucky Teter born?

Lucky Teter was born in 1901.

When did Lucky Teter die?

Lucky Teter died in 1942.

What was Lucky Teter's occupation?

Lucky Teter was a stunt performer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lucky Teter

· Wikidata: Q84546152

· DBpedia: Lucky Teter

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