Fighting Streak
There are a number of historical accounts of him fighting before leaving Dallas. It all changed in 1875. Holliday got into some fights over the course of his gambling career. In 1877, he got into an altercation with Henry Kahn, a fellow gambler. They were both arrested but Kahn later beat Holliday again. The Dallas Weekly Herald incorrectly said that Holliday died. With the help of George Holliday, his cousin, John moved to Fort Griffin, Texas. While there, he entered the only known relationship of his life with “Big Nose Kate” Horony.
Fighting Streak
Doc Holliday
Even though he had violent tendencies, his peers called him a calm gentleman. Holliday was once asked if his conscience troubled him. He only said, “I coughed that up with my lungs years ago.” However, he had also been described as possessing a “mean disposition” and “ungovernable temper.” Holliday said that he had lived through 17 arrests, 5 ambushes, and 4 hanging attempts. A lot of the stories spread through rumors and self-promotion. This proved useful in cementing his Wild West Cowboy legacy!
Doc Holliday
