What was Hickok’s hand at the time of his death called?
Dead man's hand
Lucky Aces
The High Noon
Royal Flush
Answer
The hand referred to as the "dead man's hand" in the context of Wild Bill Hickok's death is the combination of black aces and eights. This particular combination holds historical significance as it was the hand Hickok was holding when he was fatally shot while playing poker at the Nuttal & Mann's Saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota, on August 2, 1876.
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