Yao Ming is awarded a doctor of social sciences honoris causa at the 187th Congregation of University of Hong Kong in 2012. Photo: K.Y Cheng
Yao Ming is awarded a doctor of social sciences honoris causa at the 187th Congregation of University of Hong Kong in 2012. Photo: K.Y Cheng
Tim Noonan
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Towering influence: basketball is merely one of the reasons for Yao Ming’s Hall of Fame induction

Multi-faceted Chinese legend inspires memorable moments as the first Asian player to make it to Springfield, Massachusetts

Tim Noonan
Tim Noonan

Updated: 9:17pm, 17 Sep, 2016

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Yao Ming is awarded a doctor of social sciences honoris causa at the 187th Congregation of University of Hong Kong in 2012. Photo: K.Y Cheng
Yao Ming is awarded a doctor of social sciences honoris causa at the 187th Congregation of University of Hong Kong in 2012. Photo: K.Y Cheng
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