Bill Tilghman - Old West Lawman

Bill Tilghman - the legendary lawman best known for hunting down bad guys in Indian Territory - got his start as a teenage buffalo hunter on the Kansas frontier. After that, he spent years patrolling the tough streets of Dodge City with the likes of Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Charlie Bassett before moving on to Oklahoma where he did more of the same. Friends with guys like Luke Short and Doc Holliday. Rubbed shoulders with outlaws like Dave Rudabaugh and J.J. Webb, Tilghman wore many hats throughout his life. Senator, husband, father, scout, rancher, saloon owner, movie producer, actor, and then finally – at the ripe old age of 70 – Tilghman pinned on a badge yet again to take on the corrupt boom town of Cromwell, Oklahoma. #wildwest #cowboy #history


Texas History Lessons Podcast

Bat Masterson on Bill Tilghman

Was Bill Tilghman Honest? – True West Magazine

How Accurate Was You Know My Name? – True West Magazine

The Man Who Shot Bill Tilghman - True West Magazine

The Killing Of Bill Tilghman – True West Magazine

Dodge City: Wickedest Town – Book by Tom Clavin

Bill Tilghman's Biography – Written by his widow, Zoe Agnes Stratton Tilghman

The Trial of Wiley Lynn – Edmond Life & Leisure

Wiley Lynn's Last Days - Edmond Life & Leisure

Passing of the Oklahoma Outlaws (1915)

Oklahoma Land Rush Scene – Far and Away (1992)

Great Murder Trials of the Old West – Johnny D. Boggs

Shoot From the Lips – Nancy B. Samuelson

[Bowie.]

FWIW, I started listening a year ago because your early episodes were raw and it felt like listening to a buddy tell stories. I never listen to any other old west podcasts. I know finding greater success means refining your work. But, don't be embarrassed by the older stuff as that's why some of us are here.

[robertreisner]

Please remember there was a complete change in our society from the 1880's to this present time. Little to nothing is normal practices from then, and much if not all has passed into history. Sounds like Bill was a man of his changing times. Thank you BB, I find your podcasts very enjoyable.

[jgstevens]

Thank you for this YouTube content. Being from Oklahoma, I've only heard Bill as an old west hero. Good to get a more level report on his life.

[creaturesofdarkness]

Amazing video I love that you try hard to bring us the facts. Not gonna lie I'm really gonna miss the name Bloody Beaver Podcast, would have loved to had a shirt with the name and logo but I completely understand where you're coming from and will always be here to support you. Thanks so much for the shout out it means alot after such a crazy year. Hope you and you're family had a great Christmas and a happy New Year. Looking forward to the next one.

[victorvega]

Thank you for all the content .. I listen at work I enjoy what you have done ... keep it up it will all pay off people just have to find you .... you have gotten so much better from your first . . Don’t stop now that you perfected your craft ..

[cokdnlokd]

I lived in New Mexico and worked building chain restaurants and BIA houses on virtually every reservation in most all the of the state and having a keen interest in the local history know you are doing a very good job of relating it. I worked with a latino older fellow whose great grandfather was a member of the Silva gang which hung out with Billy for a period of time. Keep up the good work.

[sherrymcmillan]

Love your show. I clea, for aliving and get tired of music. Your podcast is perfect. Embarrassed myself a feq times by busting out laughing

[dannysimmons]

Great as usual. Looking forward to the next one

[TsmithJustin]

More great content. Thanks for all you do. Truly appreciated from me. My car rides and lunch breaks are now productive. Or at least I can use that excuse.

[alwaysdriveing]

I really hope one of the very few channels that i subscribe to does not vanish. You have been a truly enjoyable show and to my knowledge have been very accurate.

[cliffnpaige]

This man’s content is amazing. Love ALL this stuff!

[ritamarie]

The best Okie land rush film, Cimarron 1931. Love the old films. They were closest to actual happening. Won Academy Award that year. Great rush scene and the hero is a man, with' feet of clay'. A Western aficionado, such as yourself, should watch. Good gunplay.
Mark D.

[beorbeorian]

The lessons learned from the good, the bad and the in between people and events of these times is priceless. I love the new name, even though it’s the only name I have known as a new listener.

[lofatmat]

Firstly I thought you were going to be a hard listen to but you grew on me pretty quick, thought you did a great job!

[johnbyrd]

Congratulations on hangin in there like a hair in a biscuit. Great episode as always. Don't worry about being any version of any body other than yourself. If somebody comes here lookin for even some other Josh they're SOL. You do you and let them kick rocks.

[patrickford]

Keep going man I listen too a lot of these n you’re definitely the best at it. 🤘🏼

[GunnyHemiPlymouth]

One thing about history. It's always gray. Another great one. Been binging your videos the whole week. Keep it up

As always the best Wild West man to go to for your facts and research on the old Wild West Heroes, B.B. is and was always the best! hope this is not the last one from you pal I hope that was just an error, Happy Holidays and happy Hogmany 2021 from Bonnie Scotland :)

[middleamerican]

Man We Dont Listen To You For The Facts, We Listen To Ya Because You Can Tell A Damn Good Story And Ive Heard Em All. Looking Forward To Another One Brother.

[gtlhece]

Wow, yet another great lawman! John P.