He is often regarded as the central figure in the shootout in Tombstone , although his brother Virgil was Tombstone city marshal and deputy U.S. marshal that day , and had far more experience as a sheriff , constable , marshal , and soldier in combat .
He is often regarded as the central figure in the shootout in Tombstone , but his brother Virgil was Tombstone City Marshal and Deputy U.S. Marshal that day . His brother had more experience as a sheriff , constable , marshal , and soldier in combat .