Sophomore Ralph Sampson led his Virginia Cavaliers to the best record in the ACC and a Final Four appearance, plus won his first of three straight Naismith Player of the Year Awards—matching the record of Bill Walton. Fittingly for the 7-foot-4 giant, his signature here is a John Hanock-sized example occupying an entire panel. Also included are: Lee Raker (captain), Jeff Lamp (captain), Jeff Jones, Louis Collins, Ricky Stokes, Terry Gates, Jeff Klein, Craig Robinson, Lewis Lattimore and Othell Wilson. Signature strength is about "7" overall on the EX-condition Voit ball. Auction LOA from JSA.