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Ralph Sampson

Born: 7-Jul-1960
Birthplace: Harrisonburg, VA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Basketball

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Three-time Naismith Award winner

#1 Draft Pick for the Houston Rockets.

Wife: Aleize (div. 2003, four children)

    High School: Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, VA
    University: University of Virginia (1984)

    Naismith Award (male) 1981
    Naismith Award (male) 1982
    Naismith Award (male) 1983
    John R. Wooden Award 1982
    John R. Wooden Award 1983
    NBA Rookie of the Year 1983/84
    Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1996
    Failure to Pay Child Support 2005 (2 children, 2 different mothers, $300k, guilty plea)
    Mail Fraud 2004 (regarding purchase of vehicle, guilty plea)
    Perjury 2006 (charge dropped in plea bargain)
    Making False Statements 2006 (charge dropped in plea bargain)

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Sacramento Kings (1990-91)
    Golden State Warriors (1989)
    Houston Rockets (1983-88)
    Washington Bullets 1992


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