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Bartholemew William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (November 26, 1853 – October 25, 1921) was a U.S. Army scout, lawman, professional gambler, and journalist known for his exploits in the late 19th and early 20th-century American Old West.
Bat Masterson is a dandy and elegant gunfighter who roams the West and defends the innocent. The series ran from 1958 to 1961 and starred Gene Barry, Allison Hayes and other actors.
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4 days ago · Bat Masterson (born Nov. 27, 1853, Henryville, Canada East [Quebec]—died October 25, 1921, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a gambler, saloonkeeper, lawman, and newspaperman who made a reputation in the old American West.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Bat Masterson is an American Western television series which was a fictionalized account of the life of real-life marshal, gambler, and journalist Bat Masterson. The title character was played by Gene Barry, and the half-hour black-and-white series ran on NBC from 1958 to 1961. The show was produced by Ziv Television Productions. "Bat" is a ...
Nov 16, 2009 · Learn about the famous western lawman and gunfighter who fought his last documented gun battle in 1881. Find out how he confronted his brother's enemies, who were also armed, and how he escaped unharmed.
- Missy Sullivan
A dressed-up dandy (derby and cane), gambler, and lawman roams the West, charming women and defending the unjustly-accused. His primary weapon is his wit rat...
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Learn about the life and career of William Barclay "Bat" Masterson, a famous lawman, gunfighter and gambler in the Old West. Find out how he became a U.S. Marshal, a sportswriter and a fashion icon.
