The Truth Behind Legendary Old West Gambling Gunslinger Doc Holliday

Rescuing His Friend

Alerted to the commotion, Earp ran into the room, but the cowboys drew their guns and pointed them at his chest. Holliday walked out from the back room. He drew his own gun and put it against the lead cowboy’s head, forcing his crew to disarm themselves.

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