Bill Tilghman, as a Wild West lawman, was the most underrated in history but not by his peers.
After appointed US marshal, he was mainly responsible for the demise of the notorious Original Wild Bunch (not the hole-in-the-wall gang later): Bill Doolin, Billy Dalton, Bill.
From the long-lasting TV show, Gunsmoke, Matt Dillon was the personification of Tilghman, the Dodge City marshal.
Bat Masterson said, "Of all of us, he was the best." Bat included Wyatt Earp, himself, and other famous lawmen.
Bill Tilghman, as a Wild West lawman, was the most underrated in history but not by his peers