What Are 5 Interesting Facts About Sam Walton?

Sam Walton was the billionaire founder of Walmart Stores and Sam’s Club.

At some point in his lifetime, he was the richest man in America, following the growth of the Walmart business as the world’s largest corporation and the biggest private employer in the world.

Here Are 5 Interesting Facts About Sam Walton:

1. When Sam was in senior high school, he was voted the “Most Versatile Boy”.

2. When he was the “richest man in America”, he still rode a red Ford pickup.

3. Sam was married to Helen Walton, with four children – Rob, John, Jim and Alice.

4. His hobby was hunting.

5. His business, Walmart, had around 35 million customers daily, and had over 2 million employees.

More About Sam Walton

Sam was known as a supporter of various charitable causes when he was alive.

Sam and his wife, Helen, served actively as devout Christians at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Bentonville. He was an Elder and a Sunday School teacher.

Sam died on April 5, 1992, at age 74.