On August 2nd, 1876, the legendary Wild Bill Hickok was tragically shot in the back of the head by Jack McCall in Deadwood. Discover the story behind this infamous event and the connection between Wild Bill, Texas Jack Omohundro, and the Wild West. Learn how McCall’s boastful nature led to his eventual capture and execution. #WildWest #WildBillHickok #TexasJack #Deadwood #OldWestHistory #AmericanHistory #LegendsOfTheWest #WildWestLegends #HistoryReel | Texas Jack Omohundro

I met Wild Bill and took his temperature. Here is his biography from his Wikipedia page: James Butler Hickok, better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights. | Ashley Gutermuth