Wild Bill Hickok

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner

Wild Bill had a fight in a saloon that ended with a 7th Cavalry soldier dead and another wounded. There are several versions of the story, but it is believed the soldier’s pistol misfired when put against Hickock’s head. He fired in self-defense, killing one and wounding another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices