86. Wild West | 'Wild Bill' Hickok

Published: April 28, 2020, 7 a.m.

From simple beginnings in Illinois, the legendary gunfighter would become a legend synonymous with the Wild West. James Butler ‘Wild Bill Hickok’ was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his work across the frontier as a drover, wagon master, soldier, spy, scout, lawman, gunfighter, gambler, showman, and actor. In this episode of LFTP we’ll attempt to discover if ‘Wild Bill’ was truly a wild outlaw or a misunderstood peacekeeper and learn of the raucous events that led to his eventual and mysterious demise.