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Phil Coe | |
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| Born | Philio Houston Coe July 13, 1839 Gonzales, Republic of Texas |
| Died | October 9, 1871 (aged 32) Abilene, Kansas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
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| Occupation | Soldier, gambler and businessman |
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| Allegiance | Confederate Army |
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Philio Houston "Phil" Coe (July 13, 1839 Gonzales, Texas – October 9, 1871 Abilene, Kansas), was a soldier, Old West gambler, and businessman from Texas.[1] He became the business partner of gunfighter Ben Thompson in Abilene, Kansas, with whom opened the Bull's Head Saloon.[2] He was killed by marshal Wild Bill Hickok in a street brawl.
- ^ Weiser, Kathy (September 2017). "Phil Coe – Gunfighter and Gambler". Legends of America. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Keys, Jim (January 28, 2013). "Wild Bill Hickok". The History Herald: 2. Archived from the original on December 27, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.