: Historical accounts vary or remain silent on the identity of the fifth card; some versions suggest it was the Queen of Clubs or that it hadn't been dealt yet. 🎭 Pop Culture References
: Legend says he was holding the Ace of Spades , Ace of Clubs , Eight of Spades , and Eight of Clubs . 1. Dead Man's Hand
: On August 2, 1876, Hickok was shot in the back of the head by Jack McCall while playing poker at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood, South Dakota. : Historical accounts vary or remain silent on
The phrase has become a staple in modern media, often used as a title for series premieres or dark-themed stories: Poker Face | S1E1 "Dead Man's Hand" | Episode Discussion 10 in Deadwood, South Dakota
The hand's notoriety stems from the legend of , a famous folk hero and lawman of the American Old West.