William F. Cody, a.k.a. "Buffalo Bill" earned his fame today in 1872.

Send us Fan MailI love history, and I love learning facts, and seeing the past of someone else's life.  William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill lived to be approximately 71 years old.  He died at his sister's house in Denver CO.  His wife died some four years later in 1921.William Cody left home at age eleven, and his life was truly amazing to say the least.  His life, as many proves we change with age.  Our values, principles and beliefs change with age.Listen to this episode to learn but a brief glimpse of his life.  From cattle driver, Pony Express Rider, Buffalo Hunter to feed Army and Railroad Workers, an Army Scout to fighting the Indians to a showman, an advocate for the American Indians, to broke and old.William F. Cody is truly an American Icon.