Pampi Laduche or Panpi Ladutxe (13 July 1955 – 30 November 2021) was a champion

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player. His father Joseph was also a well-regarded player. Pampi was the first man from

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to be

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champion.Sports: The Complete Visual Reference by QA International Collectif, pg 239
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