In poker what is known as the dead man's hand?

Correct answer: Black aces and black eights

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BeamerDownUnder
BeamerDownUnder
SLB1962, Nope, it's two pairs, aces over eights, as described. However, this is the first time I've heard that they are all supposed to be black.
Gem-kat1
Gem-kat1
Just read about this in a mystery, fiction book. Also read about it last night after a Jeopardy question about Wild Bill. It pays to read!
Mel
Mel
BeamerDownUnder, Agreed, it's unknown what colour they are
Sgt Mad Dog
Sgt Mad Dog
BeamerDownUnder, Yeah, I always thought it was aces and eights no matter what color!
tvtriv
tvtriv
Went to a reenactment of Wild Bill's murder in Deadwood, SD a few years ago...they had him holding black aces and black eights. So, IMO, this is correct.
Joe
Joe
Gem-kat1, B
Dayrell
Dayrell
Beamer Down Under I agree with you I have never heard of the color HAD to be BLACK!! Never heard of the stipulation
BCA
BCA
Motorhead... Ace of Spades anyone??
Player #24358685
Player #24358685
BeamerDownUnder, I thought the eights were red. And I never heard about it varyingvthrough the cages. I have always read that it originated with Hickock, and nothing alleged about it.
Player #8988878Xet
Player #8988878Xet
Thought it was a full house, now i know...
Irishdan61
Irishdan61
MoodyRider40322, Same here