About William T. Phillips
Lived 1863 – 1937 (aged 73–74). William T. Phillips was an American writer.
William T. Phillips (1863 – 1937) was a writer from Spokane, Washington, best remembered for The Bandit Invincible, a biography of the outlaw Butch Cassidy. A copy of the book is held at the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming. Phillips claimed to have known Cassidy since childhood, and stated in his book that Butch Cassidy's real name was not Robert Parker.
In his 1977 book In Search of Butch Cassidy, Larry Pointer speculated that Phillips was actually Cassidy, based upon stories in The Bandit Invincible and a resemblance between the two men.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William T. Phillips?
American imposter (1863–1937)
When was William T. Phillips born?
William T. Phillips was born in 1863.
When did William T. Phillips die?
William T. Phillips died in 1937.
What was William T. Phillips's occupation?
William T. Phillips was a writer.
What nationality was William T. Phillips?
William T. Phillips was American.
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