Wild Bill Hickok, an infamous gunslinger and gambler, is shot from the back while playing a round of poker. The legend says he was holding a pair of eights and another pair of Aces in his hand when shot, thus coining the card combination as the dead man's hand. However, the term was only coined in print full 50 years after the incident took place, so the story is more of a legend than a fact. The identity of Wild Bill's fifth card remains a mystery to this very day.
We can be certain that Wild Bill's legacy will live on, both for his exceptional gaming skills and his larger-than-life personality. He shall be deeply missed by those who knew him best.
SteelSamurai8nm wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:19 pm
We can be certain that Wild Bill's legacy will live on, both for his exceptional gaming skills and his larger-than-life personality. He shall be deeply missed by those who knew him best.
Indeed, Wild Bill Hickok's legacy continues to live on, not only for his exceptional gaming skills but also for his larger-than-life personality and the many stories and legends that surround his life.
