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Dead Man's Hand

There are a number of poker hands that are infamous for one reason or another but none more so than the hand that has become known as "Dead Man's Hand," which Wild Bill Hickok was holding when he was shot.

Everyone agrees that he was holding two aces and two eights, all black. Controversy still abounds, as to the fifth card, known as the kicker. Â

Many poker players today will not play a hand of two eights and two aces because of the connotations attached to it.

To read more about Wild Bill and the Dead Man's Hand, go toÂ https://mybloggers.com/timetraveler/dead_mans_hand_wild_bill_hickok.html

posted on Jan 4, 2011 1:35 PM (PST)

posted on Jan 4, 2011 1:37 PM ()

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I have always heard of the dead man's hand but never knew what it was.

comment by elderjane on Jan 6, 2011 6:50 AM ()

Neither did I until I began reading about Wild Bill Hickok. It is interesting about the controversy over the fifth card, which I discuss in more detail over on TimeTraveler.

reply by redimpala on Jan 6, 2011 7:20 AM ()

I have heard of this hand, but didn't know what it was or, who had been dealt it, Excellent post Joan !

comment by augusta on Jan 5, 2011 2:49 PM ()

Thanks, Augusta. I found it interesting, so I thought others might as well.

reply by timetraveler on Jan 5, 2011 3:51 PM ()

I didn't know that... interesting!

comment by kristilyn3 on Jan 5, 2011 12:53 PM ()

Neither did I. I came across it while reading about Wild Bill Hickok.

reply by timetraveler on Jan 5, 2011 2:15 PM ()

I wonder why any combination is called a "hand". Isn't that what is attached to my arm?

comment by solitaire on Jan 5, 2011 6:32 AM ()

Good question....Maybe for the same reason pants are called a pair of pants. I'll see if I can find any reason for it being called a "hand."

reply by timetraveler on Jan 5, 2011 6:35 AM ()

i will sit pat on a royal routine

comment by kevinhere on Jan 4, 2011 10:47 PM ()

So would I!!!

reply by timetraveler on Jan 5, 2011 6:33 AM ()

Heard of a dead man's hand but never knew what the cards were. Where do you find these fascinating tid-bits?

comment by dragonflyby on Jan 4, 2011 9:14 PM ()

Here, there, and everywhere.

I just google something and it will lead me somewhere else.

reply by timetraveler on Jan 5, 2011 6:32 AM ()

I'm cashing in my chips!

comment by marta on Jan 4, 2011 6:59 PM ()

Don't quit now! The game's just getting interesting!

reply by redimpala on Jan 4, 2011 7:26 PM ()

I'll see your bet and raise you five. LOL

comment by jondude on Jan 4, 2011 6:22 PM ()

H-m-m! Could you have that other ace in the hole?

reply by redimpala on Jan 4, 2011 7:26 PM ()

well this was interesting and never knew this.Will have to check out the web site.Thank you.Fredo

comment by fredo on Jan 4, 2011 1:47 PM ()

You find it interesting, I think.

reply by redimpala on Jan 4, 2011 4:42 PM ()

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