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Howard “Sandman” Sims 2003 Deaths

Howard “Sandman” SimsAge: 86 famed Apollo Theater tap dancer who taught his fancy footwork to Gregory Hines, Ben Vereen, Muhammad Ali, and Sugar Ray Robinson. Died: Bronx, New York, May 20,…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 20, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 19, 1805June 21, 1805June 20, 1805 Thursday June 20th 1805. This morning we had but little to do; waiting the return of Capt. Clark; I am…

1 Kings: 17

1 Kings Chapter 17 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these…

Ben Gregory Biography

Ben GregoryAge: 50 University of Colorado assistant football coach in charge of running backs since 1991; is credited with developing Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam; a two time All-Big…

Ron Grinker Biography

Ron GrinkerAge: 57 Cincinnati attorney and sports agent whose most famous client, Danny Manning, was selected first overall in the 1988 NBA Draft; he also represented Xavier coach Skip…

David Hawkins 2002 Deaths

David HawkinsAge: 88 philosopher of science and historian who was Robert Oppenheimer's assistant on the Manhattan Project and served as the project's official historian. At the University of…

Jimmy Smith 2005 Deaths

Jimmy SmithAge: 76 jazz organist whose scintillating music, called “soul jazz,” combined jazz, R&B, and bebop. He played on a Hammond B-3 electronic organ, an instrument not previously…

William Westmoreland 2005 Deaths

William WestmorelandAge: 91 U.S. Army general who fought in North Africa and Europe during World War II, as well as in Korea. He commanded U.S. forces in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968, overseeing…

Ozzie Simmons 2001 Deaths

Ozzie SimmonsAge: 87 University of Iowa halfback 1934-36, who became one of the first black college football players to be named an All-American in 1935; two-time All-Big Ten selection; pro…