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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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David Zhuang
Courtesy of Tim Boggan “David” Zhuang, born Sept. 1, 1963, began playing table tennis when he was 8 or 9. After starting his competitive play in China at the age of 11, he attended a table tennis sports school, at 12 had become a professional player, and by 14 was training about 42 hours a…
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Lily Yip
Courtesy of Tim Boggan Shui-Ling “Lily” Yip (her maiden name) was born Aug. 22, 1963 in Canton (Guangzhou), China, the daughter of a policeman. Being a natural athlete, she was picked from hundreds of kids to possibly pursue,really pursue, her interest in table tennis, which she began to play at age 7. Turns out, however,…
US Table Tennis Hall of Fame
Recognizing athletes and contributors in the sport of Table Tennis in the United States