Ralph Sampson

Ralph Lee Sampson
Position: C
Height: 7' 4'' Weight: 228
Born: 7/7/1960, in Harrisonburg, VA, USA
High School: Harrisonburg, in Harrisonburg, VA
College: University of Virginia

Ralph Lee Sampson (born July 7, 1969 in Harrisburg, VA is a retired American college and professional basketball player.  He is one of only 98 players on the list of college men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds.  He graduated from the University of Virginia and was the number one overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft.  In 1996, Sampson was inducted into the Virgina Sports Hall of Fame.

Sampson served one year as an Assistant Coach at James Madison University before coaching a minor league professional team in Richond, VA. 

After retiring from basketball, he applied the same work ethics and principles he used growing up in a small town to achieve great success on the court as an entrepreneur, business owner and youth advocate. Ralph has become a powerful motivational speaker that transforms his small town work ethic and business savvy into a action packed inspirational message.  He speaks about his story in a way that show listeners how to live their dreams.

Whether nurturing a business or working youth, Ralph Sampson’s guiding principle is the same: give back and stand for something.

In 2005, Ralph founded The Sampson Group.  As a company with years of experience in creating and supporting other’s businesses, the Sampson Group has literally talked with thousands of business owners across the country.

More info available at www.thesampgroup.com!    

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