What's Up ''Doc''?
The story of John Henry "Doc" Holliday
Where do we start with this great cowboy legend. To start off this dentist, gambler, and gunman was very good
and quick with his hands. Born John Henry Holliday(seen above) to parents Henry Burroughs Holliday a druggist by
trade and Alice Jane McKay on August 14, 1851 in Griffin , Georgia. John Henry Holliday would soon become a big
name. Doc Holliday to be exact. During his younger days Holliday was very close to his mother until her death on September
16, 1866.
As he got older Doc Holliday worked as a dentist, therefore he was given the nickname "Doc". Soon he was diagnosed
with tuberculosis. Doctors said he had a few months to live ,but he would prove their predictions false. Then times came
when his dentistry was not enough so he turned to gambling. Doc was a great and an addicted gambler. He was also a
heavy smoker. Doc was constantly on the run from the law along with Wyatt Earp and his brothers. On November 8, 1887
, the day of his death, Doc awoke and drank of glass of whiskey and said,"This is funny" and died. As odd as it might sound
it is true.
He was and still is buried in Linwood Cemetery. Another interesting fact about this speedy gunman is that Doc was
involved in many gunfights, such as the gunfight at OK Corral ( as seen below) and was never seriously injured. For this is not a MYTH ,but
a LEGEND. THE LEGEND OF DOC HOLLIDAY!
