Bill Sample

William Amos Sample
(Billy)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 175 lb.
• School Madison College
• High School Andrew Lewis High School
• Debut September 2, 1978
• Final Game October 5, 1986
• Born April 2, 1955 in Roanoke, VA USA

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Biographical Information

Since the conclusion of his playing career, Bill Sample has worked from time to time as a broadcaster. In this capacity he has worked for the Atlanta Braves (radio and TV, 1988-1989), California Angels (radio, 1993-1994) and MLB radio (2001-present).

Sample was the first major league player to come from James Madison University, and the only one to break into the majors prior to 1990.

Sample has written a baseball movie Reunion 108 [1].

Notable Achievements

• 1979 Topps All-Star Rookie Team