Duel in the Street

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In this episode of The Wild Wild Death, we dive into the legendary duel between Jim Courtright, a former lawman who traded his badge for extortion, and Luke Short, a gambler who wasn’t about to be strong-armed. When Courtright demanded respect, Short gave him a lesson in humility—Western style. Join us to learn how a quick draw ended a long career and proved that, in Fort Worth, the house always wins.

If you'd like more information about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out these links:

• https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=31536
• https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2531&context=ethj
• https://www.legendsofamerica.com/timothy-courtright/
• https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-lukeshort/
• https://www.oldwest.org/jim-courtright/
• https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/gunfighter-longhair-jim/99411
• https://www.historynet.com/fort-worths-wild-white-elephant-saloon/#:~:text=The%20Fort%20Worth%20establishment%20began,place%20was%20seized%20by%20attachment