THEEddieHEART OF A COWBOY Sims inducted into ASAA Totusek Arena Hall of Fame Passion. Dedication and enthusiasm. The legacy Eddie Sims has at Oklahoma State University goes far beyond the accumulation of any awards, but rather his legacy lives through the hearts of those he impacted and continues to influence. From his years as a student, to the time he has spent as a professional investing in OSU, the 2020 OSU Animal Science Alumni Association Totusek Arena Hall of Fame recipient has served a pivotal role in the progression of key components within the cattle industry, while keeping the individuals around him at the forefront of his mind. Born in 1942, Sims was raised in Lawton, Oklahoma and would go on to graduate from the Department of Animal Husbandry at OSU in 1964. It was only fitting that each of Sims three children also went on to graduate from OSU, with his two sons 14 | The Brand
receiving degrees in animal science. Today, Sims is proud of the progress that not only the department of animal and food sciences has made, but the entire university. “No animal science department in the U.S. can come close to matching Oklahoma State,” he said. “We have OSU alumni all over the country, who are successful.” While at Oklahoma State himself, Sims was a member of the 1963 livestock judging team, a team that finished top five at every contest, including being named champion team at the American Royal where Sims was awarded high individual. “Judging was a bit different back then,” he said. “We evaluated both horses and livestock before there was a horse judging contest.” No matter the species, Sims is a firm believer in
