WILD BILL HICKOK & DAVIS TUTT'S FAMOUS GUNFIGHT in Springfield MO.

[@susanna3]

I especially love the stories about the old west, and noone tells the story better than you Ron! Thanks for another great one!👏👏

[@tedrichards683]

I second that Susanah. Ron is by far the best story teller and really can paint the picture for you. I can listen to him for hours. He captivates your attention and is a natural at it. Good job Ron as always!

[@cherylmason3340]

I absolutely agree 😘

[@marlenepearson9657]

When I was Junior in High School; I has a History Teacher that made History really interesting like this. You always wish those Teachers could have been with you all the way through school.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Great job telling the story Ron! This truly is one of the biggest gunfights of the old west. It was legendary to say the least.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Indeed it was, and you have to believe it because there were so many witnesses with so many details. One of the few times you could probably take the story to the bank. And what a story it is. Now as far as his other amazing feats, those are probably inflated.

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@FacesoftheForgotten You're right about the witnesses but even some of those differ. I like to believe the story was as you told it though. He had quite the reputation no matter where he went.

[@JoshuaMuse]

Well, well, well....If ain't Mr. Rhetty. I just happened to get this vid in my notifications and happened to see you left a comment. LOL Yeah this is the place I was talking about, but you already knew about.

[@daviddavis3389]

That is not Ron.

[@Darbysmommy]

I learn so much from FOTF and Ron. I lived in Ft Riley, Kansas when I was a kid (army brat) and had no idea Wild Bill settled there. I do remember going to Abilene with the family, to see some old west town, and get our pictures taken in the “jail “.

[@susan5301]

If I had only enjoyed history in high school as much as I enjoy listening to your stories I would have been a lot better off! 😄 Thanks for another good history lesson Ron!

[@oftenrebellious5266]

Hey Ron, I can't express how happy I am that I came across your channel. I absolutely love these stories and you have a great way of telling a good story. Looking at the gravestones is fascinating. Thank you so much for doing what you do. I have multiple spinal injuries and can't get about right well, so your channel keeps me entertained for hours as I binge watch all your videos. ❤️From🇬🇧

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you for the inspiring note!!

[@pamelawooten3251]

Love living in the Old West (Arizona) and all the amazing history and stories! Can't wait for this one Ron!

[@junecleaver4099]

Another amazing story , Thank you Ron.Like so many others here I just love the old west history and I love listening to you tell the stories.Hope you are enjoying your trip.Safe travels😊

[@lechatbotte.]

Another great history lesson!! Thank you Ron

[@ivanbarros3623]

Ron, when you tell a story it became fascinating and I fell as I was living that moment. Greetings from distant Brazil.

[@rubysparrow2975]

Looking forward to seeing this, I am reading about Wyatt Earp right now, lol. Take care FOTF family and read ya later on.

[@donnapadgett6583]

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[@lindabrown7603]

Another one to late for me Ron 😭😭 2am in Scotland .Catch it in the morning .Take care gang .

[@seascape1016]

Learn so much from Ron’ s stories!

[@lillypad9960]

As my momma used to say, "cool beans." I love each and every one of the videos. Thank you and be safe.

[@amandapanda7878]

Excellent...don't know much about that time period always wanted to learn. I look forward to watching and enjoying. Thanks again Ron.

[@victoriabridgeman5825]

Awesome story!!! My favorites are Old West stories. Mobster/Gangster stories are a close second. This made me smile. It makes you use you imagination of how things were back in those times. And of course most have heard about how Wild Bill was killed holding the "Dead man's hand" of all black aces and eights. Can't wait for the next story. I hope you are having a great vacation and Godspeed.

[@thorfinthorfin3010]

That was a fantastic lawmans shot. Wild Bill was 6 foot tall. A big target. Tutt was around 5 foot 5 inches and thin. Absolutely incredible at that distance with a side arm. Great background information as usual.

[@nancyvolke237]

I was confused with the timing. In Puerto Rico we don't have daylight saving. Watching one hour later. Ron makes videos so interesting and keep me watching to the end...is like reading a book👍🏻🙏🏻😇👏👏👏

[@QueenCityHistory]

So excited to see this! I literally live 5 blocks from where this happened!! Hopefully you visit the bonnie and clyde spots here in Springfield too!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Yeah I’ve got them on my list -someday. Can only do so much because I don’t crank these episodes out, I spend a lot of time researching and telling my way, not the usual story, the things that I pick out and find interesting. Hope you like it tonight.

[@QueenCityHistory]

There’s definitely plenty of material here. Bonnie and Clyde, the 3 missing women, Feeney murders, Gypsy Blanchard etc.

[@vimfuego1]

Don't forget the Young Brothers massacre.

[@QueenCityHistory]

@Pink Bijou yes there was a Girl Scout camp massacre in Oklahoma I believe in the 70s somewhere around Tulsa?

[@augsbourne]

@@QueenCityHistory I live in the area too and I had to click this as soon as I saw it. Lots of crazy cases around here.

[@amyhall8282]

You were right at my back door. I grew up in Springfield and live just a few minutes north. I would love to have met you and shaken your hand! My favorite subject: the old west and the people that made it what it was! I love the history lessons! Thank you, Ron, for bringing yet another great story

[@MsZoedog66]

My favourite stores are about the fast women who helped build the west. Some of them were wild!

[@annabellasarafaraone4147]

Howdy Ron!! - See your traveling the 'Owlhoot Trail'-In some accounts, Tutt is known as 'Arkansas Dave Tutt'!!! Trust your vacation is exhilarating. Love and Peace.!!!

[@normajones2700]

Love the way you tell the history no one can tell it like you thank you

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

My dad would’ve loved this story! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@doreenarcher8543]

Thanks Ron. I love these videos. The stories are fascinating. I'm the curious sort; I wish we knew everyone's life story.

[@faithhutchinson7069]

Todd, I agree! I am from SC and know his daughter. Fascinating story she did on KZbin.

[@davidwelker4172]

Great video & wonderful job telling the story. I was in Deadwood a couple months ago, didn't make it to Wild Bill's grave, wish I had. An interesting character in history.

[@juliegrey5280]

Another great story! Love the Sergio Leone style music for the intro!

[@patriciajacobs7957]

I love the wild west..thanks Ron enjoy your well deserved vacation.

[@susiecross3174]

Love the intro music! Well,I would , my ringtone is the Bonanza theme song🤣. Ron, thank you again! You always make my Sundays!❤

[@denahoward10]

Ron I love to listen and watch your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@jessicagrams105]

I love stories about the old west! Just the history of it is amazing!❤️

[@lindabrown7603]

Another great history lesson Ron .Love the stories of the old wild West .Thank you 👏👏

[@Monica_Baja]

I'm sharing this one with my dad, he might not know about it. Thanks Ron for always being respectful, empathetic and informative.

[@lorraineclement7279]

That’s was an amazing story, thanks Ron

[@fromthebeginningofvankind28]

I live in Springfield Mo and yea everybody who is from here knows that story. And like you mentioned there are markers on the square as to where they were standing. The old court house of then was razed and Heers Dept store was there till 1994ish. Now it's Apartments but what most people don't know is that maple park wasn't the original cemetery. The Springfield cemetery was a few blocks north on campbell st between state st and mt vernon st and south st and the graves were relocated (not sure of the relocation year(s)) to maple park and others for city expansion and decades later bones would still be accidentally unearthed as late as 1930 because not all the graves were marked so they didn't get moved. Just a little more to the story. good job on telling the story I enjoy hearing the back stories of your videos so thank you.

[@pamelapurcell187]

Loved it! Thank you so much. You’re story telling is awesome. You’re knowledge about the subjects you talk about is great I enjoy the learning.

[@sheilabock466]

My dad is in the hospital in Springfield. I will have to go by and take some pics of the grave site and show him this episode. He will love it. Thank you sir. Wonderful episode.

[@KimberlyLew]

Well wishes to your dad & I’m sure he’ll enjoy watching the video 😊

[@sheilabock466]

@@KimberlyLew Thank you ma'am. Much appreciated.❤

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

That is very heartwarming to hear Sheila. Let me know if he likes it? Email me if you can - [e-mail]

[@CaroleLeamer735]

Thank you for sharing this Mr Ron ❤ I LOVE THE OLD WEST STORIES❤

[@robbylake3784]

Thank you for sharing this story, If you ever come to South Dakota please do some videos.. I think this would tell the whole wild west stories. :)

[@jacquelinedenambtman6191]

It's always a great pleasure to walk with you on the cemeteries!!! Nice stories, great pictures!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👋🏻😘😘😘🙏🏻

[@valhooten5424]

I love stories and I love history ... I really appreciate your channel. Thank you for all your research and time involved in bringing these to us! You do such a wonderful job!

[@vailekipurcell1884]

Always giving great stories Ron thank you for sharing 🤗🇦🇺

[@peggygalati2191]

What a Wild and Cool story Thanks Ron!!

[@oregonoutback7779]

Excellent job telling this story. My family was from around the Springfield area. I grew up on a little horse farm at the edge of Republic. As the family oral history goes, my great-grandfather supposedly witnessed the Tutt-Bill shooting. He was around 12-13 years old and was in town with his father that day picking up supplies. They were on the N.E. side of the square. My grandfather would tell us kids the story & especially loved the part about everyone hearing only one shot. It was later learned Tutt had one empty chamber along with one spent cap, which means they both fired at exactly the same time. This fact, along with the 75-yard shot with a .36 caliber cap & ball revolver impressed the heck out of me, even as a kid. I have visited the Springfield Square many, many times as a kid and stood on the marker in the street where Bill stood. Especially as a kid, it seemed like an unbelievable distance over to the Heer's Building (in the 50's) where Tutt was standing. Once again, great job telling this piece of history.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thanks for the great note. Many people don’t realize how hard it is to obtain accuracy, even with a long barreled revolver. Any handgun is very difficult for long range shooting. And at 75 yards -is off the planet; hitting some thing the size of a Dixie cup.

[@diannecockrell3210]

Absolutely love all your stories but oh wow, when you get on the Old West characters, I just can’t get enough. Keep ‘em coming please!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

This Thursday Doc Holliday part three

[@nicolejanssens199]

Thank you Ron for another great story!

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

Ohh buffalo Bill.... Annie get your gun... Yes I was in secondary school production... Play when I was second year god 96 my dad loved it... Loved the Westerns movies growing up....remember seeing my dad and mum in audience and my dad was laughing.... Thought it was great

[@lorismith103]

Thanks for a true story of a Wild West legend. It seems we mostly get the Hollywood version which is questionable at best.

[@hawgbreath]

Wild Bill is buried in Deadwood, SD. I was fortunate to visit Deadwood and Hickock’s grave as a teenager on a family vacation in the ‘60s. Unfortunately I have no pictures other than what I can remember of the site. As I recall it was on a steep hill, trees all around, near a well worn dirt path and nothing like any modern cemetery. It would be cool to visit it again though I’m sure it has changed in the decades since. Thanks for the stories and history lessons! I enjoy your videos and the walks through these cemeteries. It is interesting to see the markers for those who were here before us.

[@lynpierson8797]

We love your videos! Soooooo interesting, I learn a lot too. You are a good storyteller

[@julieshepherd5989]

The stories of the old west are epic, to be there, silent, from our time, traveling back, somewhere in the shadows, watching Wild Bill

[@seventiesgirl6]

As always a great video! Love the old west and you tell parts of the story I've never heard!

[@zuzanahessova2333]

Thank you for the famous story. Again, I was fascinated by the beautiful trees in the cemetery.

[@pattyherpel5032]

Love the tombstone. Great presentation.

[@DorisVoerster]

Another winner. Lots of history. I learn something new from Ron on every video. Thanks, Ron! Your hard work is appreciated. 💜💜

[@hh7407]

Thank you for pulling all the pieces together in this story to complete the puzzle in my mind. I only remember someone being shot over a pocketwatch but I couldn't remember the circumstances or people involved. This was a good story to hear and I could picture it in my mind as you were telling it.

[@dwainetyncompany]

Oh my goodness! You came out to Springfield! What a total blast! Hope the area treated you kindly! Looking Sharp Ron! As phenomenal as ever, as always! Your amazing!!!

[@sandyhawks1226]

My grandparents are buried across the street from Tutt. I got pictures of my kids by Tutts grave. Oh I got to see my grandparents grave. I am from Springfield.

[@cheripennell7719]

Great work and such a cool story Ron. I really admire, and just plain love what you do!! 💯

[@sweettinz2401]

Can't wait, love learning about history 😊

[@jodylehman920]

I love you're stories Ron!!!! I learn so much!!!! Friend from INDIANA. I follow ya everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Great video Ron. I have been a history buff, and a fan of Wild Bill Hickok. 🤠

[@jilldaugherty1528]

Loved every detail, curious as to how autopsy was done back in the day now that you mentioned it in this video...amazing job once again! Thank you.

[@teri1945]

I used to watch the old wild west movies, and the shootouts that happened. I love the way you told the story Wild Bill and what happened to him. Those days were brutal and sad in so many ways.

[@beckysteffka2434]

Love the history, great video!

[@darlahurst8359]

This was a fantastic true story, love the old west stories and anything on Gettysburg....

[@justinweaver8787]

Love the old west stories have a good weekend

[@carolynmerrill999]

I just love what you do that blow me away when you went to the cemetery for dogs & cats & I just cry cause I miss my molly & sugar so much thanks for going their from Kentucky

[@carolynmarchetti8486]

This was a great story.i really get into the western part of history. Ur great ron .thank u

[@ruthtesterblake8053]

Looking forward to watch This one seeing how the story goes

[@conniedean9466]

Very interesting wild west story! Thanks, Ron!

[@debbiebutler3815]

Fascinating video tonight Ron ♥️♥️

[@joeystrobel5188]

Well here I am late again, but I did watch and enjoyed the story. Thanks Ron

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

It was 1967 when 2 friends and me rode our bicycles to the downtown square in Springfield. They showed the markers where Hickock and Tutt stood during the shooting. When the city of Springfield decided to revitalize the downtown area , new sidewalks were to be poured cement and over the markers. Local historians raised hell and the markers were raised to the level of the new walkways. Back in the 60s-70s', Tutts gravestone was simply a slab of limestone with the name D Tutt . With the exception of local historians, not many locals knew how to locate it. The details of the shooting varied greatly, depending on whose version one listened to or read. Some people said ,Hickock shot Tutt with a 36 caliber Remington army pistol. Others say the pistol was a 44 Colt . I have both and have gotten a deep appreciation of just how accurate the 36 caliber truly is . Some historians say, Hickock preferred the 36. Thanks for your video and research.

[@alexandersupertramp1095]

Great storytelling! I've always been fascinated with the Old West and outlaws and gunfighters. Another fact is the gunfight between Hickock and Tutt is the only recorded fast draw duel in the old west. Most gunfights back then were mostly ambushes and surprise attack. Hollywood and the legend of Wild Bill Hickock perpetrated the myth of the man to man, face to face quick draw gunfight that you see in a lot of Westerns.

[@Wootangtw]

Yeah and the wild thing is ..wild Bill was shooting a cap and ball… 36 navy pistol ..black powder …they had a bead front sight and a slot cut in the hammer for rear sight…. Thanks awesome video buddy…

[@paulrickson9796]

Yeah. I was surprised to learn how popular the 1850 Navy Colts were back in those days as well. Again, a black powder cap-and-ball pistol. Always intrigued me, those black powder pistols. The "in between" technology, post-flintlock and pre-cartridge. Loading the cylinder like six (well, five with an empty as a "safety") black powder rifle barrels and ramming the balls and powder home with the built-in ramrod on the piston barrel. And the smoke! So much fun! :)

[@Wootangtw]

@@paulrickson9796 I’ve owned a couple replica 36 navy’s… a blast to shoot… thanks buddy…

[@paulrickson9796]

@@Wootangtw Big Iron, baby. ;)

[@Wootangtw]

Well actually I was calling the cap and ball a 36 navy… I guess I was only saying half of it… it’s actually a 51 navy / 36 caliber black powder…. Sorry everybody I got to thinking about what I said and remembered it’s actually a 51 navy….thanks guys…

[@deepdiggerduo2920]

Another great story. I've heard the story, but never realized it happened in Springfield, Mo.

[@jacquikg3881]

I haven't heard a western story for a long time very interesting as always really enjoy your channel

[@nadiabrook7871]

What an ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING story!! It goes to show money issues can can cause friends to become mortal enemies!! RIP Wild Bill and Davis Tutt!! XXXX

[@lindatiemann8561]

Wow...never knew this happened in Springfield Mo...I went to Deadwood SC and seen Wild Bill's grave.

[@adriansoonx33]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story bro I love your channel

[@scotta3906]

Love it! What a story!

[@charelder]

I love the old west!!!! Thanxx Ron✌️😎😷

[@Liz_678]

Excellent video! Very interesting 🧐

[@fognnorway6471]

I've lived and worked around Deadwood since the 80s. live in the southern hills now. Lots of history.

[@aliciabrewer9444]

I really enjoyed this story learning the details of that shoot out. I love old western stories/tales, I find it so interesting. If life today had the same values of back then, our world would probably be a better place. Stay safe out there Ron. 🙂💟

[@alandickerson3379]

This was quite an interesting story, thanks for sharing! Have a great week!!

[@arrabellawillow7943]

Thank you Ron a real treat

[@sonic-dna7742]

Wish I would have known you were here! Great video!

[@rebekahdoherty4342]

I lived two blocks from this cemetery for a few years and never knew they were here! I drove past it just yesterday and had no clue. Thank you for teaching me something new about the place I live!

[@Marsha0364]

Love the history of this video, and pretty cool tombstone too. I sometimes wonder what it would have been like to live in those times

[@marlenepearson9657]

Great job Ron! Thanks for reminding me of who shot Wild Bill. I thought I would have to Google it. And, this gun 🔫 fight, I don't remember hearing about.

[@danettemyers9375]

Ron I 💘your videos and storytelling. It captures my heart ❤. One thing more...that's a BAAAD camera. I love 💘the zooms. Always looking for the next video 👀❤🥰

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you Danette!!!!!!

[@aneta2293]

THANKS!😊

[@mariehlavacek2675]

I missed the live. Will watch it later. Have a nice evening, take care, stay safe and well, God bless you, Happy Thanksgiving!

[@stevewilson7857]

They don’t shoot for pocket watches anymore just tennis shoes.

[@lauraleggett9433]

Love you r video keep them coming. You. Are a nice guy

[@chrisgraphs1015]

Another great video. Thanks for posting Ron. Take care.

[@jimmielynnloge7166]

I do believe you, Ron, like a little gore, but ONLY in a respectful manner, as do I and I'm sure quite a few others who follow your channel!!! Another Great story, Mr. Carlson!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

lol yes and bizarre things and a little morbid dark stuff too. I find it addictive 🤣.

[@jimmielynnloge7166]

@@irishcountrygirl78 I'm Glad you said all those other things, I was thinking them but didn't have the guts to say em! MUCH Appreciated!

[@MezzMcGillicuddy1]

Great story, I love this stuff! Wild Bill was not a man to be trifled with. That was a heck of a shot!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks!! and - then you will like this too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enutqoGIqN6aeaM

[@monicalitman1396]

My thoughts were how did that bullet travel that far and go through a body🤷🏻‍♀️ wow! Great story and you’re one of the best. Thank you Ron