Why Sam Bass Became Texas’s Beloved Bandit And Was Admired By The Poor

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Despite being an outlaw, Sam Bass was considered a good man of kindly nature. Sam Bass became Texas’s beloved bandit because he was kind, generous and just like legendary Robin Hood, he only robbed the rich.

Outlaw Sam Bass was loved by the poor, and newspapers fueled his fame. Credit: Adobe Stock – Antonio Gravante

Sam played hide-and-seek with the law enforcement for years and his wild train robberies gained him glory and admiration across Texas and many other states. It is said his treasure estimated to be worth about $340 million is still hidden somewhere in Texas. Many treasure hunters have searched for it, but if it exists, it hasn’t been found yet.

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