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James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary frontiersman, army scout and lawman who helped tame the Wild West. Find out how he died, who killed him and what his famous \"dead man's hand\" was.
May 23, 2024 · Wild Bill Hickok, American frontiersman, army scout, and lawman who helped bring order to the frontier West. His reputation as a gunfighter gave rise to legends and tales about his life. He was one of the early heroes of the West popularized in the dime novels of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Oct 5, 2021 · Learn how James Butler Hickok became Wild Bill Hickok, a feared and famous gunslinger of the Wild West. Discover his early life, his gunfights, his death, and the myths and facts behind his legend.
By: John Donovan. Wild Bill Hickok served as a soldier and spy for the Union Army in the Civil War before becoming the quintessential Wild West gambling gentleman gunfighter. Wikimedia Commons/HowStuffWorks.
Aug 2, 2011 · Learn about the life and death of Wild Bill Hickok, the legendary gunfighter and gambler of the American Old West. See one of his guns at a new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Nov 16, 2009 · Learn about the life and death of James Butler \"Wild Bill\" Hickok, one of the greatest gunfighters of the American West. Find out how he became famous, how he was killed in Deadwood, and who was his killer.
