<P> The makeup of poker 's dead man 's hand has varied through the years . Currently , it is described as a two - pair poker hand consisting of the black aces and black eights . These and an unknown hole card were reportedly held by Old West folk hero , lawman , and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok when he was murdered . </P>
<P> The makeup of poker 's dead man 's hand has varied through the years . Currently , it is described as a two - pair poker hand consisting of the black aces and black eights . These and an unknown hole card were reportedly held by Old West folk hero , lawman , and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok when he was murdered . </P>
who died with the dead man 's hand
who died with the dead man 's hand
Old West folk hero , lawman , and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok
Old West folk hero , lawman , and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok