Bill Longley: The Most Feared Gunman in Texas
There’s just no denying that Texas produced its fair share of stone-cold killers in the latter part of the 19th century. Men like John Wesley Hardin, King Fisher, Clay Allison, the outlaw Sam Bass, and of course the notorious Deacon Jim Miller. And then there’s Bill Longley, considered by some to be one of the deadliest gunmen in the west. A tall brooding shootist credited with 32 kills once described as the worst man in Texas. #wildwest #history #outlaw
“I still alone tread the living land destitute of friends but damn the world and every sons of a bitch that don’t like me for I am a wolf, and it is my night to howl.” - Bill Longley
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Bill Longly is my grandmothers cousin. I was raised hearing all kinds of true stories about him from my Dear departed grandmother. I’ve also been in a house in Abilene Texas where Bill had a shoot out in the house & supposed billet holes were still there. I just talked to my mother & he was her 1st cousin & she said when he would go to my grandmothers house before my moms time that everybody would hide because they were scared of him.
He was my great grand uncle.
Same here
Reno brother's are my relation's
@@swhip897 I love it. My mother is the one who got me interested in family bloodline.
Your grandmother’s cousin is not your mother’s first cousin.
The good the bad and the ugly not only best Western ever but best movie ever.
Back during the 1950s one of my favorite westerns was "The Texan" starring Rory Calhoun. Later, I got curious about his character 'Bill Longley' and did some research at the library. Low and behold, there was an actual Bill Longley, who was a notorious Texas killer (depicted in this video) and not the roaming goody-two shoes depicted in the TV series.
One of my dad’s favorite shows!
Hollywood obviously did not do their research.
The "hippies in Austin" line. CLASSIC!
The hippies in College Station huh huh !
Wild West Extravaganza is by far the best podcast on the internet!
Yah!
Unforgiven was Okay'ish, yet, "The Outlaw Josey Wales" was, is, and will always be the best Western ever made, with "Free Range" running a close second
The unforgiven and the outlaw josey Wales are the 2 best westerns - hard to pick the best
Great video! I’m a published historian with a degree from a OSU-only saying that to show I have more than a passing-interest in history-just make sure to check the meanings of words like “absconded” before using them (at 5:43) People can’t be “absconded of their valuables.” People can abscond, and they can be seen absconding with valuables, but they can’t be “absconded of their valuables.” Someone can abscond WITH their valuables but nobody can “abscond me.” (Can you tell I was raised by English nazi-I mean English professors?!) Turned me into a ruthless grammar bandit. My mother was the really ruthless one. Over 45 years of teaching English and technical writing-countless young men and women, most only 18-20 years old, fell to her infamous “red pen.” Took me years of therapy to get over what she’d do to my papers-even AFTER I thought I had proofread them to perfection. 😣. I’m sorry. Hopefully you know I’m kidding (mostly) Great documentary!
I tried Greg!
I can relate to the trauma of grammar police! My father was a German aerospace engineer. He would go over my homework, find mistakes my teacher missed, and make me take my papers back to have her reduce the grade. And this was in grade school!!!
I really appreciate you telling us these interesting tales good job keep up the good work
You're a damn good story teller my friend, i like how you throw the little jokes in there to lighten to the story but not in a way that takes away from those who were murdered for no good reason, just found your channel but you instantly earned a new sub.
Thanks! Glad you're here
Truly was hooked first time I heard one of your Podcast, Hope they never run out ,Nice to here them entertaining and funny.
Thank you
Besides learning American history and having so much from you, you make feel great with your great sense of humor .
Just became aware of your channel because of the 11 Bang Bang show last week. Been having so much fun listening to your stories. Very entertaining. I can concur with your pronunciation of "Nez Perce". My Grandfather was born somewhere around Moscow, Idaho in 1889. He was part Scottish, Cherokee, Creek and possibly Nez Perce (depending on which story you believe). I was so proud to share with him, learning about the Nez Pierce in school. He quickly corrected me, saying Perce .... you know, like a lady's purse. Never forgot that one :))
Hey man! Glad you're listening!
Just heard this podcast. October 11 2023 the anniversary of Longley's hanging. Hope that little girl of yours is healthy and thriving. Love your stuff man.
Oh I didnt realize! Thanks for letting me know. And yes, she's amazing!
My 3rd Great Grandfather is William M. Burrow. He is one of the Texas Rangers that captured Longley. He's the man on the right. My grandfather said when he was a kid they would go to the Alamo to see this picture hanging.
Very cool!
Then you and @pjm8433 would have something to talk about relating family/Longley.
Just ran across this gem from a couple years ago. Still love going back and listening to the archive material. Love the stuff man, new and old. I’ve been listing since the beaver days. Keep up the great work Josh
Thanks!
You're, without a doubt, the best story teller, ever! You can just hear how you love the history you speak about. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep listening. Thanks!
Thank you
Another outstanding episode!! Thanks Josh, keep up the great work! Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Cheers. 🇨🇦
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I think John Hardin had the Dance revolver , as a start out gun early . His later favorite was the Schofield revolver as used by Clint Eastwood to wipe out a saloon of deplorable`s in " Unforgiven " .
Hardin had a Colt
Hell yeah man! Great episode again. And congrats on the the birth of your daughter!
Love your story telling !
Definitely needed this on a slow Monday. Thanks
There was a gangster in Melbourne, Australia in the 1960's and '70's called Billy Longley. His nickname was 'the Texan'.
Melbourne.
Related to Luc Longley?
By the way you are a good story teller I've been a pastor for 27 years and like your ability to hold ones attention and keep it interesting
Thank you, sir!
Yes sir ❣
There was a Billy 'The Texan' Longley living in Melbourne, Australia. He was a member of the Painters & Dockers Union, who were a very corrupt union. The Texan was a hired gun. Guess he was called The Texan after your Bill Longley
I love this guy!! Thank you for all your time.
Love love love. Great researched documentaries. Keep up the good work as you have my membership eternally.
Thank you, Randy
Fantastic research, writing and narration! 👏 Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I LOVE these videos! Very interesting and has good humor in between! 🤓
Don't feel bad about old episodes, them the ones what got us hooked!!😉
Love listening to these. Stick them on sometimes when I'm going to bed or during the day tidying up. Also really good to have on while playing Red Dead Redemption. Keep it up, mate!
That's one helluva User name..or is it??
Awesome episode as always
I have been following your videos on and off for some time. I very much appreciate your passion and effort in recording the history and stories of the Old West! I myself am deeply interested, and perhaps on some level obsessed with this topic. And I deeply appreciate your efforts and humor in your videos!!! Please keep it coming!!! Much Love from Utah!!!
Thank you
@@WildWestExtravaganzait wasn't just because they were black I mean John Wesley Harding and Bill longley were both racist. Justifiably or not the reason they kill blacks was because I mean some blacks were mistreated although a lot of them we're not and the ones that were mistreated join the state police and took to going out to ranches where there was no men and ordering the white women around. I mean most slaves stayed with their former owners because they did feed them very well but the militant ones join the army or State Police where they could have more freedom and strike out at the hated white race. That's why they consider Texas more of a Southern state than a western state even though it had more gunfights than any other state. In the west racism existed sure but there was a lot more of a man was judged by his ability more than his color in the western section of the country. There were black cowboys black lawyers even black lawman.
He was sixteen when he killed one of these black men he was also sixteen when he shot and killed the man that cursed his father. And I believe he did kill a man that cursed his father because there was enough of the old-timers back in the day to say that they remember that fifty years later.
I dig your stories. I appreciate that you bring out the facts as much as you can. Those were different times. Now they can tell when you bought a hotdog from 7-11.
I knew Sam Bass’ Great Grandson. He lived with his grandparents on a horse ranch in Central Texas.He was 9-10 yrs old back in 2004. He was also named Samuel Bass.
Thanks, the Wild West Extravaganza is great !!! Your "Announceation" and "Speechafacation" are perfect and add to the enjoyment of the stories!!!! Part of the reason to watch and like KZhead is to hear speakers other than the mass media talking heads, and WWE is the best!!!!!!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great episode. You're amazing, Josh.
Thanks Jack!
I really enjoy the Wild West Extravaganza!
Congradulations on your little girl,both you and your wife!Good luck and look out for each other!!!
Dude! This was great 👍. I'm so glad I found your channel.
I'm glad you did, too!!!
Bro you are soooo underrated like why I LOVE you channel its sooooo good
Thank you!!!!
"his damñ head just popped right off" 😂
Congratulations on your newborn, I really enjoy your stories man.
Bill was a distant cousin relative of mine...and i can tell you...he and i would not have gotten along due to different values. He reminds me of my older decesased brother( The snake)..someone you would constantly watch your back and dont wanna be around for long if at all
I am a Longley as well. Longleys are unfortunately snakes and manipulators. Also alcoholics. Thankfully I noticed those defects and changed my ways
We must be related! My grandmother was contacted for permission for when they wanted to dig him up.
congradulations of your little girl. been waiting for longley story to explain who he was. good job.
I was completely unfamiliar with Longley but the video’s title drew me in, and it was well worth it. Nicely done sir
Another great listen! Congratulations for your new baby girl!
Sebird Henderson, Hiram Nelson, Gus Tegener, Frank Scott, Col. James Duff deserve to have their stories told.
I never heard of nary one of those goomers, were they Billy Joe Badasses?
Praying on the weak isn’t tough
a great episode, keep it up
Great episode! Congrats on the new addition! You may turn into Bill Longley yourself once she brings home that first young man for you to meet!
Definitely!
I like how when you don't know, you say you don't know 🎉🎉🎉❤
Yes! Another episode. I was wondering when another episode was going to be uploaded.
Hey man. Just found your channel (late as hell, I know). I just wanted thank you. It's hard to find an informative, interesting and entertaining history of the Wild West. It's actually fun to listen, so yeah, thank you sir. 🤘
Thanks man! Welcome aboard!
Congrats on being a father. Keep up the great work Josh
I am just up the road from Keatchi in DeSoto Parish and never knew about Long Bill spending time there until I read a blurb about him on a map of Texas gunfighters. When I suggested in a Desoto Parish residents forum that there should be an historical marker about him in Keatchi, people wondered why we should honor a criminal. It’s not about “honoring” Langley but remembering Louisiana’s Wild West legacy. My mother’s family was displaced by the Toledo Bend Reservoir so I have kinfolk down in Sabine Parish and County, and you are right, the mantle of history hangs heavy over No Man’s Land. Time seems to stand still in one of America’s last wild frontiers.
I had family living there back in the day
I am new you are good telling a story l have watched a few of your shows all top quality keep up the good work
👋 as a history interested person, I’m also a guy who loves a good story and the way you present your information is a perfect fit for my ears!! However you pronounce it I can hear what you are saying!! Much better then some others I’ve listened to. Just keep ‘em coming cuz you are doing a great job. 👍congratulations on the birth of your daughter! She has a great father who can keep her educated in history! It’s all good!!!!
Very enjoyable and informative ! Keep up the good work please ! Congratulations of the birth of your little girl !
Thanks buddy
Josh you are a good man with excellent taste in cinema. Congrats on the baby girl!!
Thanks!
Have you read the story of Herman Lehmann? Was a white captive to the Apaches eventually becoming an Apache warrior himself then later joined a group of Comanches. I think the book “the son” was loosely based on his story or at least had many parallels. Would make a good story for the podcast. Keep up the good work. Really enjoy them
That’s a great story. I just finished the book and I couldn’t put it down.
There was a movie called A Man Called Horse I think. It’s about this subject.
@@Cynsome1just going to ask if that movie was based on his story.
Just circled back on this one two years later, and it’s amazing to hear how you’ve perfected your craft. Not that this is a bad episode, but you are far more polished now. And hard to believe your little one is two.
Time flies
Good job Josh. You always deliver my kind of history lesson. I was in IAH just this passed week. Tore up Rudy's. How is the Doc Sherlock coming along? Congratulations on your baby girl. And to your ol lady. Like always keep them coming brother. And yes Lonesome Dove is the best Western of all time. I too am a huge fan of Young Guns 1&2. Big time Billy fan.
Great video man
Thanks
You do a great job. Im a history guy and your research is great
Luke Longley (of the mid 90's Chicago Bulls) is Bill's 11th cousin. Luke played alongside Micheal Jordan and won an NBA championship or two. Left pro ball to go to Texas to help run a ranch and to get away from Dennis Rodman, who unexpectedly, is related distantly to Hooker Jim from the Modoc tribe
It’s said that Cullen Baker was the inspiration for Clint Eastwood’s William Muney in Unforgiven.
Who said that?
I sent you a message. Apparently KZhead didn’t like the link.
Got it, thanks!
There was actually a William Muney from Missouri. After his wife died he became a killer. Very quiet man I was told. Went off one day to track n kill some men. When he came back he got his two children he left back at the farm n vanished. Never heard from again.
Bill Longley was the protagonist in the 1950’s television series The Texan starring Rory Calhoun. They obviously whitewashed Longley and the television bore virtually no relationship to the real Longley who was a vicious murderer.
Good one mate!
Mr Longley would be right at home in today's world....Excellent job on the narration!!!
Yep sporting a red MAGA cap🤣
Recent subscriber, lover of history. I like the way you work myth and history. I feel like I have a clear picture of the subject at the end of video. Thanks, keep up the good work... Nez Perse LOL
Thank you, Brett
dont sweat your context or quality so much my friend, your doing fine and your learning. i love your stuff, an you have a great voice to present this stuff. by the way my goodman, i know what your searching for - the baddest most dangerous gunman in the west PERIOD!! on this topic, i have the answer for you unequivocally! - WILD BILL. not just cause of that famous shootout, dubbed the granddaddy of wild west shoot outs. but because he practiced every damn day, with those smooth 32 caliber pistols. unintentionally put on a show for everybody, for incredible crack pot aim, etc.. etc... now a lot of people will criticize that ammo as being limited, unless you hit your target in a vital spot. b.s. - 1st of all caliber is the diameter across the center mass of the projectile being fired. a 22 is def a questionable size, even long riffle, still effective in a long rifle, but most people dont know the origins of the most deadly 22 caliber ever made, - the 223, or 556- used in your m-16s. yes these are incredibly dangerous, accurate!! more than anything, and because of the small size, if a person is struck with an m16 at i believe a distance of at least 75 ft or more the bullet, in this case a full pointy jacket will tumble an most likely blast its way out of the person, with a large hole because of all that tumble action. anything closer than about 75 ft and it'll most likely pass right thru, traveling at about 2800-3200 ft per second causing less damage. either way the powers that be- geneva convention etc.. will never admit that the m-16 was made to injure not kill/lest a head shot. reason for this is simple, but quite diabolical, with ea shot fired from your m-16, is it better to kill, or to injure and have 2-3 enemy soldiers carry off that wounded trooper. the answer is ofcourse the latter of the 2. now u might have or have not known that dirty little secret, but i've just eliminated one of the deadliest rounds in even today's battle field, an thats in its most deadliest form, full jacket, muzzle velocity etc.. now if u take it up a step, the 25 caliber!! NOPE still not a big enough round, now ANOTHER step - 32 caliber?? YEP! thats where the problems begin for the receiver of such round. A round smaller than a 9mm and thats all you need! especially the way wild bill used it. i'm not an expert on his ammo, but i know he used a 32 - full jacket, pointed edge which is how they were made back then mostly, i'm guessing - an he had them 32s mounted on top of a larger grained shell than todays crap. which means his 32s were traveling very quick, not to mention in a dependable revolver, with a long barrel, i'd say at least six maybe more inches!!! that means more accuracy and an even faster round!!. now i'm not saying he was the craziest gunman, but skilled it's no contest. wild bill hit that man in the heart at a distance of i believe 175ft, give or take a couple feet. an p.s. that was not only the granddaddy of gunfights, it was probably 1 of maybe a few fair ones, besides president hamilton, an that p.o.s. burr. most of these fights were as i think you know assassination/who had the balls and situational awareness to catch the other guy napping, drinking, an talking to much. however that should show you that not only skill, but BALLS wild bill possessed to take a quick swig of s..t shine, and walk in the middle of the street knowing his adversary was doing the same, and just take his shot. they both according to witnesses fired almost simultaneously, then bill - not happy he killed his girlfriends brother, said to the crowd are you not entertained???? gladiator style. THAT MY FRIEND IS GANGSTER!!! tks again... paul
Thanks Paul! Check out my series on Wild Bill
You sound a bit like Danny mcbride from tropic thunder Good channel and content
No shit! For real, his voice sounded way too familiar lol
The Texan made me want to look up Bill Longley
Well done young man!! you got a Sub.
🔫 Never insult the Great State Of Texas. ⭐
Congratulations man!!!!!
Sounds like Bill had a F-around and Find out attitude 😂😂
My grandfather's grandmother 's nephew was William Preston longley and I have documentation of that in a book that my grandfather wrote and there are statements said about what was on his headstone that would say incorrect according to my grandfather 's words says before he died he urged others to avoid his example
My grandmother’s cousin’s daughter’s uncle’s cousin’s stepbrother was also related.
You’re up on pop culture, so I know you have to have seen Phil Hartnan’s ‘Sassy’ bit. Totally brought that back. Thx for the new content!
I actually have not, that I'm aware of. I'll check it out.
@@WildWestExtravaganza And I’m a complete.D-bag for forgetting to say congrats on the brand new rugrat.
This channel is awesome
Thanks man
Mississippi loves ur work keep it up sir
Thank you Mississippi
Thanks Fer th history readin...I have just discovered you when we had a discussion bout black bart. I really like yer style. I am a member of the local historical society on th Russian River out here in California , aka E. Campus Vitus Mountain Charley Chapter 1850. Right wrongs Nobody ,an so recorded. I dun relocated out here from San Jose where Rutherford B. Hayse mansion is at, cuz San Jose was the capital of California back then (Fer a couple years maybe one) Keep up the good work friend an ill be listening to yer lessons later...tootels. oh an congrats on th little one , I've got two of em myself.
Thank you, Darrell
Oh ya! I think the best part is the way you keep it all real!
Making little rocks out of big one!! LMAO
Groovy episode
You got it Bubba. Just keep posting.
29:12 I think Hardin would have taken Longley, more experienced in face to face gun fights as opposed to Longley who rarely had gun fights
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Great video as always. Do you plan on doing a video on the Lakota war leader Crazy Horse?
Thank you. I do!
Great story, thank you.
Thank you
If you are really truly looking for that Grace that wonderful amazing grace you're just a prayer away from receiving it
This is a great channel. You should have more subscribers
I wish!
Cant believe i just found this. So awesome. An unexpected Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
I have to admit this is the first I’ve heard of him. It was worth the wait, good story. And the rope shooting, I saw it work on the good the bad and the ugly. So it must be possible. At least in the westerns
Nobody can shoot a swinging rope especially from a 100 yards🤣
@@timalexander9008 maybe jed clampet
@@timalexander9008 they call me Nobody. Sorry. Couldn’t resist a Terence Hill movie reference.
Some things never change
He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword
Excellent belabouring of correct pronunciation of Nez Perce 😂 as another guy has on one of his many coffee cups "I could just agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong" 😂😂
Greetings from Browntown, Brownsville, Texas.
Good morning
Good episode, i had never heard of him, interesting guy.
Many of John Wesley hardin's kills were bost as well. I know a guy one time online that done an accurate Talley Hardin was number one with 13 kills Bill longley was number two with 12 and number three was Harvey Logan with 10. Harvey Logan was a dangerous man. He could tilt a can and get three shots in it before it hit the ground that is amazing especially considering back then you had to cock the gun every time before you fired it. They once threw a man out of his own cabin they were trying to hide out Butch Cassidy flipped a $5 gold piece to him which was really good money. And he got off his horse and said I'm going to go in and get warm for a little bit and Logan drew his gun and said you you best hit the road and hit it quick. So he put the law on the trail I mean they threw him out of his own house.
“I’ve killed me many a sassy bandit” Robert Duval aka Augustus McCrae