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Remembering Henry "Crip" Heard (1923-1991)

A profile and fan site for professional tap dancer Henry Heard, who was most well known for tap dancing on his only leg. Henry lost his right arm and his right leg when a train his the car he was riding in.

NAME: Henry Heard
STAGE NAME: "Crip Heard"
PLACE OF BIRTH: some sources say Cuba, some say Tennessee
YEAR OF BIRTH: 1923
PLACE OF BIRTH: Cuba
YEAR OF DEATH: 1991

Bios and Profiles of Henryt Crip Heard
Wikipedia "Henry Crip Heard" Article

Articles About Henry Crip Heard
- The One Armed and One Legged Dancer

Films Featuring of Henry "Crip" Heard
- 1948: "Boarding House Blues" | View Film Free Online |
- 2002: "It's Black Entertainment" Documentary

Videos of of Henry "Crip" Heard
- Film "Boarding House Blues" Tap Dance (1949)
- TV "You Asked For It" Henry Heard Appearance
- Brill Barrett "Crip Heard" YouTube Video


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