Wild Bill Hickok: Epic Life of an Old West Legend (COMPILATION)
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- James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok epitomized the Wild West. Soldier, spy, scout, gambler, lawman, and yes - gunfighter. Friends with other Old West legends like Buffalo Bill Cody, Kit Carson, Calamity Jane, and George Armstrong Custer, Hickok also brushed shoulders with his fair share of notorious outlaws like John Wesley Hardin. This is a comprehensive look at Wild Bill’s life, from his early days in Illinois to his time in the Civil War, and his various exploits as a frontier lawman. And finally, we’ll accompany Hickok to the black hills boomtown of Deadwood and his ultimate destiny. You’ve never heard Wild Bill’s story quite like this! THIS IS A COMPILATION FROM A PREVIOUS SERIES ON HICKOK. #wildwest #history #oldwest
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James had red hair
If I could sit with anyone in history for 1 hour and talk about life Hickok would definitely be one of my options.
Real talk 💯
Id pick Manson, just to hear him rant
My great+ grandfather was a friend of Wild Bill’s. My grandfather carried the news of the Wounded Knee Massacre and was paid several hundred dollars for it. He was married to my grandmother Emma who was Oglala Lakota, they had a ranch and a store on the Pine Ridge reservation. He started out when he was young as a cattle driver in Dodge City, became a scout for General Crook, fought Crazy Horse (who is a cousin of another grandfather of mine) he arrived at the battle of the Little Bighorn after it had happened. He was most definitely part of the old Wild West. His name was Richard (Dick) Clancy Stirk.
He told the story of how he and Wild Bill were in a bar in Cheyenne, a “tough” came in yelling that he was “looking for Wild Bill,” well Bill calls out, “here I am,” then the tough turned around and ran right back out.
Very cool, love that story
Sounds like your great grandfather was a brave man. Thank you for sharing.
Crazy how history is in memories still in the states. We don't even know much about our deep history is in the UK.. Stonehenge anyone?..Druids ?... But I suppose it's our shared history in the old countrys so you can puzzle it out with us.
I was in Deadwood last year. I am not a biker, but one of my daughters dates a biker and so I bought a Motorcycle in order to join her in riding. This is what took me to Deadwood. It is right next to Sturgis and we went there for the rally.
Today, Deadwood is a long row of gift shops, a few bars and a LOT of Harley Davidson displays. There are signs here and there letting you know about spots where Wild Bill stood and did this and that. But on the whole, it is very much a Biker sort of town. It's not my scene, personally, but most of the people are actually very nice and I had a good time there.
Next up: "Jack" is no one's real name, unless their parents are illiterate. "Jack" is always a nickname for John.
I love just reclining back, closing my eyes and listening to you tell these stories. Awesome!
Glad you like them!
I just discovered your channel last night. I am a history scholar myself, currently working on my master's degree. In my historiography course discussion board, I had written about making written history entertaining while still being true to the evidence. One of my classmates asked how I planned on doing that....Well....THIS STYLE RIGHT HERE IS HOW! I have now watched several of your videos and I absolutely LOVE this channel! I plan on passing the link along to as many of my classmates as I can. THANKS for having quality scholarship AND quality entertainment value as well!❤
Hey thanks!!! This comment made my day!
I love history.... Your take on things is great.
Thank you
I watched a documentary on Wild Bill, and the documentary implied heavily that the incident that broke Wild Bill and lead to his life going in a downward spiral was the night when he tragically killed his own deputy, a close friend, by mistake. The documentary said that afterwards, Bill's conscience tormented him after that, and he never recovered from the fact that he not only killed an innocent man, but also a friend, which seems to be in keeping with Bill's character, as the documentary said that Bill was "a righteous man of justice," especially when you consider how he stood up for a young Bill Cody when the latter was being bullied by teamsters, and in that same documentary, a historian described Bill this way:
"Wild Bill Hickok was so pretty that it hurts. He was truly a compassionate man, he was a decent man, his eyes would reflect that compassion. But if you ever challenged him, he could stare down a rattlesnake."
As far as Wild Bill's rough tactics as a lawman, especially his seemingly "shoot first and ask questions later" policy, which would probably never fly at all in today's world, I think especially for his time they were necessary, as Wild Bill was up against very dangerous men who wouldn't hesitate to kill him, and that's why he wouldn't hesitate to do the same.
Thank goodness, a video not trying to explain the Isreal Palestine conflict to me! Much needed.
Lol
Amen
God forbid you know the slightest amount of world history, really
@@stolenflowers4775 God forbid I see it again and again
Wow, Mr Hickok was a legend in his own time! John P.
Definitely
I got 3/4 of the way through the Spotify copy of this before realizing I watched them all already. But, if it gets my boy paid or more eye balls I'm here for it.
Haha thanks
Sometimes I get too high before I put you on. Much love brother.
Haha
I've become a rabid fan *flicks froth* Josh is spectacular (and I'm getting a mug and shirt from W.W.E.) 💖💖💖🤠🦘🦘🦘🦘
Great documentary
Private Peter Pelican tongue twister was golden! I literally laughed out loud. Priceless
The fact Wild Bill and John Harden crossed paths is crazy imagine what shenanigans they got up to!
No telling
Don't want to be running a scam in that poker match
"John Wesley Hardin, a man so mean he once shot a man for snoring..."
Remember those Time Life Legends of the West book series, commercials back in the late 70s/ early 80s? Haha
I grew up in Fairbury, NE (pronounced “Fair-Berry” btw). My parents live about 2 miles from Rock Creek Station. It’s not north of town, it’s east, about 5 1/2 miles. It almost burned down this last summer!
Everyone here believes McCanles was the aggressor, fwiw. He showed up angry and spoiling for a fight.
Thus is the most interesting interpretation of the Wild Bill story I've heard. Keep these great stories going.
Thanks for listening
Dude, you are funny as hell
I listen to these too fall asleep. But I can't with your voice. Sounds like I'm listening to Kenny Powers giving me an awesome history lesson lol it would be picture if you just sweared more like him haha. Gotta save these for cooking, driving, runs and ask the active stuff. Ain't no way I can sleep thru this lol. Keep it up
I’m just glad you’re listening
In regards to Hickok & McCandles, in the words of the legendary Tuco, ",If you're going to shoot, shot. Don't talk."
I like it
hello josh, i joined about a min ago, i told you my intent on supporting your channel, so i can't talk the talk and not get with the walk!! - So i'm in, glad to be a member my buddy, i'm proud of the kick ass work you do daily...tku josh.
Thanks for your support, Paul
i heard it was 70 yards conservative, it was measured!! and it was a heart shot. Bill practiced everyday, and he had accurate ammo from a long barrel, with i believe 36 cal full jacket, pointy copper head type rounds, with extremely quality guns, constantly maintained, properly oiled, elbow grease etc...i even heard he used to blow into each chamber before inserting a round. When asked why he did this, he said - '' i have to be sure when i pull''... What does this all mean? something scary - that mid-chest shot at about 210ft UNDER PRESSURE was not luck!!! p.s. i also believe bill did not start these type fights, he had a magnanimous friendly nature with a great sense of humor, i believe he had a stead fast conviction even to a fault of finishing these fights tho. All in all his living legend was earned thru his natural actions not self promotion that much i really believe. He used to make fun of himself telling ridiculous story's - like the 100 Indians chasing him, on horse back while he only had 2 six shooters, he said i shot 12 of them dead, then while everyone listening at a card game, while on edge said o.k. but then what happened with the 80 some odd Indians, bill said... ''they killed me'' - while the room busted out laughing. lol... thats not a man trying to self promote. so i kinda like him.
The Tutt shooting would have been with Wild Bill's.36 Navy Colts. He would have been using loose powder and ball. Cartridge conversions weren't available for this gun until several years after the shootout. Likewise, jacketed bullets were not available.
I'm not sure if he would have blown on his revolvers, it would have made sure no embers remained before reloading with loose powder. That is also a trick used today by BP shooters to help keep the fouling soft, making each shot more consistent . It would have made sense to blow in the barrel/chambers for safety in quick reloads.
He supposedly shot every day to ensure he had fresh loads, loads with loose powder could get contaminated over the course of a day.
I have noticed some "views" r more accepted than others , truth isn't always popular, keep up the good work W.W.E.👍
A1.I like it. 16 months +now. Already got my full motorcycle license. New bike. Theses help the time pass. God bless.
Stay safe on that bike
Wild Bill was a true badass! Rest In Peace!
RIP
Peter pelican 😂 reminds me of my buddy Peter pappas, whenever I’d go to Peter’s house as a teenager my dad would ask if I’m going to Peter pappas’ pizza party. Little did my dad know, I was going to Peter pappas’ pizza and pot party 😂
Love these compilation editions, great for long road trips. Buckle up.
Glad you like them!
Its amazing how far people traveled back then.
Yep
I love the fact your latest videos have been 2 hours plus.
Thanks
Great video, kept me interested right to the end! Enjoyed your style of narration too. The film "Wild Bill" with Jeff Bridges as Hickok in the 90's sparked my interest in Wild Bill. The man was a colorful character for sure. I've been around and done many things in my time, but I think Hickok did far more in his 39 years than I have in 60.
Glad you enjoyed it!
😂Your stuff is GREAT.
You need a TV Show!❤
I wish!
Before premonitions or visions,get your ticket from a Roman cross to make sure of your destination...great commentary on the whole Josh😅
I’m LDS, thanks for the disclaimer 😁
Haha no problem
Great balance on a legendary man josh love it
Gracias
I found you by accident, and I absolutely love your style of narration. While I love history, I had never been particularly interested in the Wild West. You make it interesting. Thank you!
Thanks Carmen!!!! That means a lot!
thank you kindly josh!
My pleasure!
Wild Bill is one of those few characters who actually lived up to the legend. Close enough for my standards anyways.
Close enough for me
Enjoy the content, helps me make it through a bad day at work
Hopefully today's a little better
Oh man this will be great listening for when I cook dinner soon. Love your channel!
What's for supper?
Just burgers
Aint nothing wrong with that
Just stumbled upon your channel the other night, Its quickly turned into my go to channel to listen too while getting ready for bed at night! Awesome story telling..and loving it!
Awesome! Welcome aboard!
I am an old fart now.
As a kid, I remember the TV show Wild Bill Hickok starring Guy Madison as Wild Bill, and Andy Devine as Jingles P Jones.
Shoulda mentioned. I can say "old fart" for the same reason black rap singers can use the "N word."
Bill went back to Niagara area primarily to follow a very talented dance tightrope walker Bill had serious love for...but when he saw the lady never wanted to move back west,left her&moved back&sadly to his demise.
"that said, for old Jack, it would be final jeopardy" 😂😂😂 quality
I couldn't let the setup for the Hickok/Davis shoot out go by without commenting on the distance between the two men was 75 yrds . (= 3/4 the distance on a football field.) This is a hard shoot for today's men shooting modern 6 shooters and one handed to boot. I don't know Davis's gun cleaning routine but I do know of Bill's daily routine of emptying both of his Navy Colt 36 caliber revolvers and replacing totally with fresh powder and caps. There was no fancy way to emptying ones pistols but to go out back of the hotel take aim at whatever you see and shoot at the target. Bill used this time to understand how his faster 36 cal rounds would drop slower at these distances because they were faster getting to the target than the heavier and larger rounds. Wild Bill knew at 75 yards he would have to aim a foot over Davis's head to get the bullet to hit his heart. It seemed Bill had practiced this shot his whole life for this one show-down. Even knowing this it's a little nerve wracking when someone is shooting back. He must have had ice water running through his vanes to hold steady and shoot. Reports said Davis's bullets were hitting in front of Bill as Bills first and only shot pierced Davis's heart.
I own 2 navy 44spl open-tops revolvers to acknowledge Wild Bill's planning ahead of time & just how all this was going down.
Remember Bill stopped Davis at 75 yours away = 450 feet. Davis was guessing while Wild Bill had this shot in his pocket. Oddly, Colt would soon market case cartridges the next year leaving the old "Open-Top" black powder frame for 18 months before adding the now traditional top strap to their pistols.
Of all the gun play that happened during the old west, this true tail of Wild Bill getting his grandfathers watch back is my favorite one.
Good info
You might should check your math....
Wild Bill Bigcock 😂
Looks like I might not get sleep tonight, well if it’s over before daylight 🤞
There's always tomorrow
@@WildWestExtravaganza ain’t no rest for the WildWestOutcast! Your trajectory is on point and true, full send amigo.
Gracias
Thanks Josh, you have the best channel on yt.
Wow, thanks
Just found this video and subscribed right away. Absolutely love it!!!!
Welcome aboard!
"Were not saying u cant carry a gun. Ya just can't carry a gun in town"! Nailed it Sam Elliot( Virgil)
My wife and I love your channel and I also share your channel on my black powder firearms guns groups on FB.
Thank you for
Thank you!!! That's much appreciated
Keep up the excellent work Josh! Myself and many others really enjoy your work.
I appreciate that!
I'm always here for over two hours of content from you!
WAHOOOO
Yah!
@@WildWestExtravaganzaAnd i've finished :) god i love these longer episodes. Keep 'em coming my man!
I'm so glad I found this channel, I was so tired of Crime docs that I was starting to think about doing a crime! 😂😂
Say no to crime!
If you like this content I would also recommend dates and dead guys. Not as polished, but still good content.
Who wouldn’t rather gamble than eat😂
Your show us great
I subscribed with your link due to this great audio 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Great video Thanks 👍
No problem 👍
His betrayal in Deadwood was good entertainment. “ Charlie ,Will you let me go to hell like I want to without pissing in my ear ?!!”
Your awesome and awesome video
You are
Thanks!
Many thanks, Tim
@@WildWestExtravaganza Keep up the great work!
Im going to try
Another fine effort Josh. Thank You.
Very welcome
Have to say "Jolly foul-mouthed" Josh these longer episodes are in my opinion much more entertaining.
Do understand that it's way more work than usual.
Once in awhile these long episodes would be great!! 🐴🐎🐴
Yeeeeeehhaaaaa
Glad you like them
Thank you brother I love your pod cast
I appreciate that!
I appreciate the focus on digging up less known info and trying to figure out the truth about the wild west. Good content, not boring (unless you ask the mrs). Keep up the good work!
I appreciate that
Fairbury Nebraska is just North of Dinglebury Nebraska. Great hunting...
Ha
Hard to believe that he was only 39 when he was killed. Most actors that played him in film were older.
Crazy huh?
Not that McCall didn’t have it coming but something occurred to me. If the original trial was considered illegitimate because it happened in a territory outside of the United States, then how exactly was McCall tried in another court for a crime that would have been considered to have been committed in a foreign land? How would a U.S. court have had jurisdiction?
I don't know the answer
Much enjoyed this one Josh. I learned more than a few facts as opposed to all the myths.Not an expert, but I have been in the medical field for much of my life. Back then most had access to and used what we consider "Hard Drugs" it was cheap, plentiful and of course legal. Mr. Hickok likely was a self medicated soul. He would have been cognitive of the fact it would make him most venerable, in a sense, he would not have been an "addict" per say. My guess would be on occasion... As you are fond of sayin' who knows? Thanks for making my days tolerable. Loved me some Deadwood. I busted a gut at your need a smoke after reading what Mrs. Custer had to say.
I'm a big fan of your Narratives Josh! Especially the one on Ned Christie the Cherokee outlaw, we share a lot of similar suspicions about how he was just a convient scapehoat.
Thanks
Great Storytelling 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for watching
I live in Oklahoma. My grandfather had several uncles who came here with his father from Virginia in around 1895. All of them had nicknames and most ended up on their grave markers . Nick Names were Sol, Mose, Gator, and Boss these are the onesI can remember. 😂
My own grandfather had one of those same nicknames and it's on his gravestone too
I am distantly related to a shootist named John King Fisher aka King Fisher. From what I have read he was everything that people said he was either it good or bad. He was supposed to be a deadly shot with two pistols at once. My dad had letters that his great grandmother had from family members talking about him and some of the things he had done.
Very cool
There is a place in Oklahoma called kingfisher wander if it was named after him
@@rooteddwellingsMaybe but I believe he actually lived in Texas. From my understanding he was a farmer (short time) and that's where his wife and kids lived. He evidently died in a gun fight from a podcast about him.
@@TheMeJustMe75 Wikipedia says the town was named after an early resident named King Fisher around April 22, 1889. Seems like a match to me!
Wild Bill was what you would call a “HD”, “Butcher”, “Three Gun”, “Three Legs”, etc. Thus, James was packing steel even when his pistols were in his room. That is the reason the ladies thought he was such a hunk of burning love.
😂 dam Sam, I still haven't figured out how many Pickled Peppers did Peter Piper picked ! 😂
You are the best storyteller and historian this side of the Pecos 😂 I didn't know Wild Bill was all over the midwest, Kansas 'n Missouri, were I stem from. 😮
Shawnee, Independence, Sedalia and very possible he crossed our land in south KC if he was involved with Russell 'n the Pony Express. Also a wagon master, he may have known my Great-grandfather!
Love it 😊
Hey was all over the place
Apparently Wild Bill forgot when to hold them and when to fold them.
We're all chasing that straight flush. Some of us just cash in the chips sooner than others
I don't think we will ever understand how difficult that life was back then no matter how many things that we read about how difficult that was
I heard that Bill Hickok did not want to injure his face because he was considered quite the Ladies Man. And they said he had a motto that stated he was not the kind of Marshall to Buffalo a man that Abilene had a shooting Marshall. The man that created a row might very well die because of it.
We're all susceptible
First time listening in on your channel and loving your commentary! You've just become one of my favorite go to's.
Welcome aboard! Thank you!
Just keep on putting out good stories and I'll keep my subscription. Enjoy your show very much. You tell a story well. At least you can pronounce rivers, names of towns and people 's names compared to other ones it's been my misfortune to listen to. Keep it up. Great show.
Thanks Ron
Awesome video! Learned so much from this. Bucket list is to stop in at a lot of these areas buffalo bill lived/worked at.
I’d love to do that
I just checked out you're shirt on Redford and liver eating jhonson thank you that was most informative
Thanks, glad you liked it
This is epic! I'm glad I found your page! I wanna hear about Sidney Ne. The toughest town on the tracks!
I’m glad you found it too!
I am so glad I found this channel!! Is it wrong that I lived near or had family where some of the episodes mention towns?? Keep up the good work!!
I'm glad you found it too!!!
Bill s favourite&most accurate was the 36 Navy,but did have those dragoons.Bill triple checked his Navy s before he left his house to face anyone perchace
Awesome work thank you.
Thanks for watching!
You are very entertaining to listen to along with insightful facts.
Im trying
1st cousin, 2nd cousin...everyone else fair game😂😂😂😂
Do you know any more stores related to the deadwood show? I love that show!
Love your podcast bro
Thank you
Great job brother. I love this shit
Many thanks
Here we go.
Let's go
back 4 bit more. 🤠
Gonna try to find a podcast provider
3rd cousin is fair game, hay sometimes pickings aren’t always favorable.
I love your podcast wow bro how you make the west interesting and funny great I love it
Thanks man!
i pratice now & then quick drawing a holstered gun ive gotten so fast i never see myself shoot :)
We need a video on the correlation between majestic mustaches and overall badassery
Agreed
I'm only a few minutes in, but after reading your comment, I'm curious if I'll hear something about Hickok that I read in a book I have published in the 1950's.
The book I have says that his original moniker was quite derogatory and that he despised it. Because he had a rather large nose, he was known, in his younger years, as "Duckbill" Hickok. This being the reason for him growing out his magnificent mustache.
I see it. He’s handsome because of his eyes and very masculine looking which many women like. He’s ruggedly handsome like Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, or Chuck Connors. A man doesn’t have to look feminine to be considered good looking.
W.W.E. solid entertainment thanks
Thank you
Great vid
Thank you
Dude your voice is so grity and cool. You need to be on a western movie or something. Deff subscribing.
Haha thanks!
The adams apple will twitch if someone is all amped up right before they move. Bouncing you watch it because if you swing at that moment, they're folded. It's probably something similar. 1:20:52
I've been listening to you since your bloody beaverin' days. And in the words of "bear claw" Chris Rafferty, blood kin of the grizzly that bit Jim Bridget's ass, you've come far pilgrim. Keep up the great work.
Watch your top knot
I found this by falling asleep letting CZcams run. As I'm waking up listening I'm like blasphemy wtf this guy talking about? Sub and listening 😁
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Dont know why people are doubting Bills´s accounts, he never brags of his storys, in fact he actually downplays them, because the eye whitness accounts always tell a much more wilder story of what happend ....
He did brag quite a bit, though.