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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wild Bill Hickok’s life was built on bold choices and bigger risks. As a U.S. Marshal and sheriff, he kept order in towns others had given up on, earning a name as one of the fastest guns in the West. He walked into danger more than once, and just as easily stepped into a card game or a saloon when the work was done. By the time he sat at his last poker game in Deadwood, Hickok had already become an icon of the Old West. Our American Stories regular contributor, Roger McGrath, shares the story. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Wild Bill Hickok&rsquo;s life was built on bold choices and bigger risks. As a U.S. Marshal and sheriff, he kept order in towns others had given up on, earning a name as one of the fastest guns in the West. He walked into danger more than once, and just as easily stepped into a card game or a saloon when the work was done. By the time he sat at his last poker game in Deadwood, Hickok had already become an icon of the Old West.&nbsp;Our American Stories&nbsp;regular&nbsp;contributor, Roger McGrath, shares the story.&nbsp;
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>&nbsp;

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

The Real Wild Bill Hickok and the Life Behind the Legend

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