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Ichiro Ogimura: the case for the GOAT

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    Ichiro Ogimura: the case for the GOAT

    Japan · Born 25 June 1932, Itō, Shizuoka, Japan · Died 1994 · Career 1950s–1960s

    Japanese penhold attacker who helped lead Japan's dominance in the 1950s, later became ITTF president and played a key role in ping-pong diplomacy.

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    Why Ichiro Ogimura could be the GOAT

    Ogimura won 12 world titles, including two singles crowns, and led Japan's attacking revolution in the 1950s. As an administrator he helped bring China back to world competition in 1971 and led the ITTF. Few have shaped the sport more, on and off the table.

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    Ichiro Ogimura is #17 of 18 in the fan ranking, with a 0–3 head-to-head record from 56 Men's table tennis votes. See the full Men's table tennis GOAT ranking

    Ichiro Ogimura head to head

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