Two assassination attempts on Bat Masterson's life in Dodge City

The wild west was a dangerous place for lawmen, and Dodge City was no exception. Three lawmen would be murdered in Dodge City during its wild west days: Ed Masterson, Harry McCarty, and Tom Nixon. Close calls with death was the norm in wild west towns, and Bat Masterson survived two assassination attempts while in Dodge City. This is the story of those two assassination attempts on Bat Masterson's life while he was in Dodge City.

[@reybarreto7979]

I had to laugh at 1:35 when Wyatt Earp grabs a drunken troublemaker by the ear to haul him off to jail. That’s Wyatt for you! He treated dangerous men like misbehaving children. Only Wyatt Earp would do that - only he had the guts - and the sense of humor - to do that. But this video shows that Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp were cut from the same cloth. They were both lawmen, both formidable gun fighters, and both survived multiple attempts on their lives - both lived to a nice old age. I wonder if later in life these two men stayed in touch and, if so, was there any correspondence between them, any letters that survived the ravages of time?

[@legacyofthewest]

I know they stayed friends but I don't think they stayed in touch-not a 100 percent sure though.

[@jasongeorge745]

Thank you I enjoyed this video. My Great Grandmother on my Fathers side was Minnie Masterson, Bats Youngest half Sister. She lived into her 90's and died in San Diego. She always said that the Bat nickname came from him being "as blind as a bat" My grandmother would tell this story and I believe it was just his siblings teasing him.

[@oolooo]

2:32 That boy saved his behind

[@baldeagle5297]

I agree with @aaronlopez492. I'd like to take that a little further and suggest that with all your research and dedication to the subject, you should write a book of your own on the old west. I'd buy it.

[@legacyofthewest]

Thanks! I've got several ideas for books, and I know what research and work I have to do to write them. I'm hoping one day I can just do youtube and quit my normal job, that way I can focus on making videos and writing books/articles

[@reneethornton9228]

I always wanted to know more about Bat Masterson, this was very informative. How about Mysterious Dave Mather and Sheriff Behan? I agree with the comments about your writing a book, I would definitely buy it! Thanks for keeping the Wild Wild West alive.

[@legacyofthewest]

Thank you Renee! One of these days I'll get back to Mysterious Dave, Sheriff Behan would be another good subject for a video. I've got several book ideas but won't be able to start on them until I don't have to work my normal job anymore. Hopefully one day I can quit and just do youtube and write books/articles.

[@reneethornton9228]

@@legacyofthewest you have my prayers. I, myself, am looking for the day I am able to retire.

[@legacyofthewest]

@@reneethornton9228 Thank you. I hope your retirement day comes sooner rather than later-I know there's a lot of places you want to go visit

[@Minerva7]

Bat Masterson was my Great Grand Uncle. My grandmother, Irene, was James Masterson's daughter.

[@williambent9636]

What about when he was in law enforcement in Pueblo, CO and a lynch mob descended on the jail. Bat could have been killed but instead he climbed to the roof plaza and took aim saying he would kill the first person that moved, or they could go home (and they did).

[@legacyofthewest]

That would make a good video on its own

[@mikemcmanus116]

Very interesting. Thanks

[@aaronlopez492]

I really appreciate and enjoyed your re-telling of the good fortune Bat Masterson had while Dodge City. A good script is waiting to be written just based on close calls. Thank you very much.

[@legacyofthewest]

I would love if they could make a series on Dodge City like they did Deadwood (and adhere to actual historic events/people), there are enough interesting characters and stories about Dodge to make a good series

[@MrMackievelli]

Good fortune is one way to say it. I mean his brother was murdered there.

[@rodbrock4759]

Matt Dillon did a great job

[@danielscuiry2847]

I love your channel

[@jodyeyre9840]

❤

[@fredcloud9668]

Thank you.

[@julegate]

Very interesting. I enjoy the research you provide.

[@legacyofthewest]

Thanks!

[@julegate]

@@legacyofthewest You are very welcome!

[@amnobody117]

I'm glad i found your channel. Nice work!!

[@legacyofthewest]

Thanks!