About Sam Robinson
Born 1948. Sam Robinson is an American basketball player.
Samuel Lee Robinson (born January 1, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'7" small forward, Robinson played college basketball at Pasadena City College and Long Beach State. In the 1969–70 season, he averaged 19.7 points and 10.3 rebounds for Long Beach State en route to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Afterwards, he became the first basketball player from Long Beach State to be drafted by a professional team, joining The Floridians of the American Basketball Association. Robinson was also the first Long Beach State 49er to be drafted in the NBA; he was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1970 on the sixth round, but never played for them or any other team in that league.
Robinson played two seasons in the ABA, averaging 11.1 points per game. He was an ABA All-Rookie Team selection in 1971.
Robinson played five games for the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) during the 1970–71 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Sam Robinson?
basketball player
When was Sam Robinson born?
Sam Robinson was born on 1 January 1948 in Los Angeles.
What is Sam Robinson's occupation?
Sam Robinson is a basketball player.
What nationality is Sam Robinson?
Sam Robinson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Robinson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Robinson. https://biography.guide/sam-robinson-basketball-player/
MLA: "Sam Robinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-robinson-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Sam Robinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-robinson-basketball-player/.
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