Tribute Mondays: Howard "Sandman" Sims

Howard "Sandman" Sims (January 24, 1917– May 20, 2003)

Tap Dancer and Vaudeville Performer, Howard Sims, began Tapping at aged 3 years old. He was regarded for his technique of dancing in a Sandbox filled with sand to create new sounds and also for winning the Amateur Night Competition at the Apollo Theater 25 times. He taught Gregory Hines, Ben Vereen and taught Boxing footwork to Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammed Ali. He worked for many years at the Apollo Theater ushering failed contestants off the stage. Mr. Sims was instrumental in the revival of Tap Dancing in the 1970's and the 1980's and made appearances on The Cosby show and other television series. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Sims you are appreciated. Please take a look here and have an exciting Monday: Sandman Sims bio and

Sandman Sims vs Bill Cosby tap dance contest

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Sims

Born	January 24, 1917 Fort Smith, Arkansas[1]
Died	May 20, 2003 (aged 86) the Bronx, New York[2]
Occupation	tap dancer
Spouse(s)	Solange A. Sims, 1959–2003 (his death)
Children	Diane Sims-Jones Howard B Sims Jr.