Historical 1880s Reenactor

I began 1880 cowboy reenacting in 1994, in Ft. Worth, TX with a group, Legends of Texas.  I was mainly a cowboy and just learning what the 1880s was about and how to dress the part properly; after watching the TV/movie westerns of the 50s/60s. 

In 1995, I met Buzz Fanion,  owner and organizer of Old Dallas Gunfighters and Reenactment Society,  later named Old Dallas Shootist. This is where I took on the persona of  Bat Masterson and my hobbie became a compassion.  I got the book Bat Masterson, the Man The Legend, written by Robert K. DeArment and read it cover to cover.  I was able to locate his phone number and have spoke with him on several occassions concerning intricate details of Bat's life or wardrobe.    I have been able to perform, as Bat,  in such places as Tombstone, AZ;  Dodge City, KS;  Cheyenne, WY;  Olethea, KS; Ft. Smith, AR;  Siloem Springs, AR and of course Ft. Worth, TX. 

Since the breakup of Old Dallas, I returned to Legends of Texas and have worked on improving my persona as a cowboy drover/Vaquero and also Bat's friend, Luke Short.  I am working to improve my Faro layout and teach those interested in it about the most popular game of the Old West, Faro.  

I can be found most weekends in the Historic Ft. Worth Stockyards, in Ft. Worth, TX.