Amarillo Slim Slammed in Amarillo

One would think that a man in his 80\’s would stop going places where he might get his ass kicked. But when that man is Amarillo Slim, one would be wrong.

According to the Houston Chronicle, Mr. Preston was attempting to meet someone who owed him $3,000. The debtor was going to give him a four-wheeler as collateral, but he was beat down – broken jaw, hand, and thumb – and robbed instead. Evidently he had $8,000 in cash on him, which is always handy when meeting someone in a dark field, and he was wearing an $85,000 ring.

Amarillo Police Lt. Jim McKenny said, \”That would not be that unusual for him to have that kind of money.\” (But when going to collect a debt from people who are giving you a four-wheeler instead of cash? Okay, I\’ll stop.) The lieutenant also said, \”I think it probably has to do with the clientele and people he tends to hand with in the gambling circles.\”

Hope Slim is feeling better, but I also hope he gets in with a better crowd, sooner rather than later. Remember this gem from 2006? Or this news from 2007?