US Table Tennis Hall of Fame

Recognizing athletes and contributors in the sport of Table Tennis in the United States

Category: Obituary

  • In Memory of Yim F. Gee (1937–2025)

    In Memory of Yim F. Gee (1937–2025)

    Yim Fun Gee, beloved husband, father, grandfather, engineer, and lifelong supporter of American table tennis, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Sacramento, California, at the age of 88. A life of learning and service Born on January 30, 1937, in Guangzhou, China, Yim was the youngest of four children. He mastered Cantonese, Mandarin,

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  • Remembering Charles “Chuck” Hoey

    Remembering Charles “Chuck” Hoey

    Historian, Collector, Curator, and U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee (2008) The U.S. table tennis family mourns the passing of Charles “Chuck” Hoey, a man whose dedication to the history of our sport left an indelible mark on generations of players, coaches, fans, and scholars. A Collector and Historian of Global Standing Chuck was

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  • Dean Johnson Obituary

    Dean Johnson Obituary

    It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we bid farewell to Dean Johnson, who passed away in Virginia Beach. A devoted husband to Helga, an exceptional photographer, an accomplished table tennis player, a dedicated historian, and an unwavering pillar of the U.S. Table Tennis community, Dean leaves behind an enduring legacy of passion,

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