About Ichiji Otani
Lived 1912 – 2007 (aged 95). Ichiji Otani was a Japanese association football player.
was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
National team career Otani was born in Hyogo Prefecture on August 31, 1912. In May 1934, when he was a Kobe University of Commerce student, he was selected Japan national team for 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted against Dutch East Indies. He also played against Philippines and Republic of China. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 1934.
After retirement After graduation from Kobe University of Commerce, Otani retired from playing career and he joined Toyo Boseki. He served as president from 1974 to 1978 and chairman from 1978 to 1983.
On November 23, 2007, Otani died of senility at the age of 95.
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Who was Ichiji Otani?
Japanese association football player (1912–2007)
When was Ichiji Otani born?
Ichiji Otani was born on 31 August 1912 in Hyōgo Prefecture.
When did Ichiji Otani die?
Ichiji Otani died on 23 November 2007 in Japan.
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Ichiji Otani was an association football player.
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Ichiji Otani was Japanese.
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