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1 day ago · Few figures embody the mythic image of the American Old West quite like Wild Bill Hickok. A gunfighter, gambler, lawman, and scout, Hickok‘s exploits – both real and imagined – have captivated the public for over 150 years. His life encapsulates the drama, danger and allure of the untamed frontier, making him an enduring symbol of the era.
14 hours ago · Wild Bill Days celebrates the life of Hickok, who was born in Troy Grove. Activities will continue noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Old West Regulators reenacted the life and times of La Salle County native Wild Bill Hickok on Saturday in Utica and will return for a show 2 p.m. Sunday.
3 days ago · In this case, the names of General Custer, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Wild Bill Hickok came up. We learned that occasionally the 7 th U.S. Cavalry, which Custer commanded, was stationed at Fort Hays. Buffalo Bill Cody served as an army scout and also stayed for a time at Fort Hays.
5 hours ago · James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok (1837) Hickok was an American frontier marshal, legendary marksman, and gambler. In 1861, while working as a stagecoach driver, he shot and killed outlaw Dave McCanles, earning a reputation as a gunfighter. After serving as a Union spy during the Civil War, he was appointed a US marshal and tamed two Kansas towns.
5 days ago · Calamity Jane At The Grave Of Wild Bill Hickok In Deadwood, South Dakota, 1903. Little Girl And Her Pet Toad At A Pet Show, Venice Beach, California, 1936. In 1902, 18-Year-Old Alice Roosevelt Was Known For Her Rebellious And Independent Spirit.
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5 hours ago · 1837 Renowned Wild West figure Wild Bill Hickok is born in Troy Grove, Illinois. A frontiersman, lawman, marksman and army scout, he was shot dead on August 2, 1876 during a poker game by a drunk in the Number Ten saloon in Deadwood, Dakota. In his hand, was a pair of eights and a pair of aces – the ‘dead man’s hand’.
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