Wild Bill Hickok

James Butler Hickok (May 27,1837-August 2,1876) better known as Wild Bill Hickok, was a semi-legendary figure in the American Wild West.

Trivia

The last days of Hickok's life are a subject of the Deadwood TV series, where he is portrayed by Keith Carradine.

Related Topics:
Deadwood TV series - Keith Carradine

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Hickok was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979.

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Hickok's supposed death chair is now in a glass case above the saloon entrance, though the saloon itself was moved after the original 10 burned down; the original site is down the street to the north about a block away.

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