Butch Cassidy’s last chance goes for 175k

The auction covered here last Sunday really was fascinating, for all sorts of reasons.

Who knew that Butch Cassidy thought he had a chance at a peaceful, law-abiding life, even after becoming infamous for robbery? 

Different time, different place. 

(Here's the basics, plus some of the backstory, for the curious.) 

And here's a pic from Karen Quincy Lobell, showing Brett Baker getting a $10,000 bid for Crazy Horse's beaded jacket. 

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Published by Kit Stolz

I'm a freelance reporter and writer based in Ventura County.

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