Wild Bill Hickok

"Wild Bill" Hickok
Born May 27, 1837-Died August 2, 1876
Born in Homer, Illinois, Hickok served law enforcement as a Constable, Sheriff, City Marshall,and U.S. Deputy Marshall during his career.
He also worked as a stagecoach driver, and Army Scout
Hickok died on August 2, 1876 while playing poker at Nutt & Mann's Saloon #10 in Deadwood, Dakota Territory He was shot in the back of the head by John McCall, and died instantly. McCall was eventually hanged for the murder.
At his death, Hickok was holding a pair of eights and a pair of aces-all black, which has popularly been known as "Dead Man's Hand"
Hickok was one of the very first "fast-draw" artists and carried 2 silver Colt Navy .36 cal. revolvers