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After more than 22 years of research and writing, Craig Crease is looking forward to debunking popular myths about frontiersman "Wild Bill" Hickok, including one based in Springfield. On June 3 ...
DEADWOOD, S.D. (KTIV) - The story begins in Deadwood, South Dakota on Aug. 2, 1876. Wild Bill Hickok comes into his daily poker game. “Alright, alright. I’ll be there in a second. I gotta get ...
According to Tom Clavin's "Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter," Hickok gave Tutt the $40 then and there, but Tutt then demanded another $25.
Wild Bill Hickok did his best as an actor, but unfortunately he was not cut out for the stage; the idea of sham fighting and false heroics turned him against it and he began to drink more heavily.
After more than 22 years of research and writing, Craig Crease is looking forward to debunking popular myths about frontiersman "Wild Bill" Hickok, including one based in Springfield.
With historic items linked to figures like Pat Garrett and Wild Bill Hickok, the Autry Museum offers an unmatched journey ...
The duel occurred on Springfield’s town square between “Wild Bill” Hickok and Davis Tutt on July 21, 1865. By Paul Adler Published : Jul. 18, 2024 at 7:26 PM CDT ...
Wild Bill Hickok was a figure in Shawnee history in the 1850s. The artwork, which was installed on Shawnee Mission Parkway and Nieman Road, depicts Hickok astride his legendary horse, Black Nell.
Who was 'Wild Bill' Hickok? Hickok was born May 27, 1837 in Troy Grove, Illinois and grew up in a sophisticated, well-educated family. He is famously known as a solider, scout, lawman, gambler and ...