The poker hand that Wild Bill Hickok held when he was gunned down became known as "Dead Man's Hand".

Wild Bill Hickok was killed playing poker, holding two pairs – aces and eights, which has become known as ‘Dead Man’s Hand.’ Of the 2,598,960 possible five-card hands, there is a very slim chance of being dealt a “Dead Man’s Hand”.

The poker hand that Wild Bill Hickok held when he was gunned down became known as "Dead Man's Hand".