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Ol’ Roy

Sam Walton, co-founder of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., was the company’s biggest cheerleader, a literal role he enjoyed playing at annual shareholders’ meetings.
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Harvey Hughes, ‘Mr. Sam’ and Ol’ RoyLock Icon

Harvey Hughes has stories to tell on just about all his workplaces and colleagues over the years, but his favorites involve Walmart founder and Arkansas business legend Sam Walton. read more >

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