Wakasugiyama Toyoichi
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Wakasugiyama Toyoichi (born Toyoichi Kumamoto; January 24, 1933 – November 4, 1999) was a sumo wrestler from Shime, Fukuoka, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1953, and reached the top division in March 1959. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He left the sumo world upon retirement from active competition in May 1967.
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Wakasugiyama Toyoichi | |
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若杉山 豊一 | |
Personal information | |
Born | Toyoichi Kumamoto (1933-01-24)January 24, 1933 Shime, Fukuoka, Japan |
Died | November 4, 1999(1999-11-04) (aged 66) |
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 120 kg (260 lb; 19 st) |
Career | |
Stable | Tokitsukaze |
Record | 496-495-4 |
Debut | March, 1953 |
Highest rank | Maegashira 1 (March, 1965) |
Retired | May, 1967 |
Championships | 1 (Jūryō) |
Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (1) |
Gold Stars | 1 (Tochinoumi) |
* Up to date as of Sep. 2012. |
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