About Reg Sampson
Lived 1899 – 1955 (aged 55). Reg Sampson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Reginald Sampson (3 April 1899 – 2 April 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Britain Sampson (1865–1925) and Ellen Maria Sampson, nee Williams, Reginald Sampson was born at Box Hill on 3 April 1899.
Football Sampson played 25 games over four seasons with South Melbourne, only managing to establish himself as a consistent member of the side in 1919.
In 1922, Sampson transferred to Footscray (then in the Victorian Football Association) where he played for two seasons.
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Who was Reg Sampson?
Australian rules footballer (1899-1955)
When was Reg Sampson born?
Reg Sampson was born on 3 April 1899 in Box Hill.
When did Reg Sampson die?
Reg Sampson died on 2 April 1955 in West Melbourne.
What was Reg Sampson's occupation?
Reg Sampson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Reg Sampson?
Reg Sampson was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reg Sampson. https://biography.guide/reg-sampson/
MLA: "Reg Sampson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reg-sampson/.
Chicago: "Reg Sampson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reg-sampson/.
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