Birthdate: 1799 AD
Birthplace: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Died: November 13, 1829
Sam Patch, widely known as “The Jersey Jumper,” “The Daring Yankee,” or the “Yankee Leaper,” gained fame as the first renowned American daredevil. In 1829, he achieved notoriety by executing a successful leap into the Niagara River from an elevated platform near Niagara Falls. This bold act propelled him to stardom, establishing him as a celebrated figure recognized for his fearlessness and death-defying performances. Throughout his career, Sam Patch was distinguished by his audacious jumps and his readiness to tackle exhilarating challenges.
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