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Norman Bass, Jr. (1939 – 2024)
Celebrating a Life of Courage, Talent, and Perseverance The world lost a remarkable soul this past week, as Norman Bass, Jr., aged 85, passed away peacefully. Norman was a man of extraordinary talent, indomitable spirit, and unyielding resilience, whose life journey left an indelible mark on sports history and the hearts of all who knew…
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Dhiren Narotam
Courtesy of Paul Lewis It is certainly a privilege to present my long-time friend today for his induction into the Hall of Fame. Following Houshang, Jimmy Butler, and Dick Butler, Dhiren is now the 4th Iowan in the Hall of Fame that consists of 150 players and contributors. I guess that makes Iowa an above-average…
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Teodor “Doru” Gheorghe
by Ian Marshall, Editor Born in the Romanian capital city of Bucharest on Thursday 6th November 1952, table tennis for Doru Gheorghe started at the local Bere Grivita Club. He was selected by his Physical Education teacher, who also became his coach. Rapid progress followed; from 1969 to 1982 he was a member of the…
US Table Tennis Hall of Fame
Recognizing athletes and contributors in the sport of Table Tennis in the United States