Sadanoyama Shinmatsu
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In this Japanese shikona name, the surname is Sadanoyama.
Sadanoyama Shinmatsu (Japanese: 佐田の山 晋松, born Shinmatsu Sasada (佐々田 晋松), February 18, 1938 – April 27, 2017) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture. He was the sport's 50th yokozuna. After his retirement he was the head coach of Dewanoumi stable and served as head of the Japan Sumo Association.
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Sadanoyama Shinmatsu | |
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Personal information | |
Born | Shinmatsu Sasada (1938-02-18)February 18, 1938 Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan |
Died | April 27, 2017(2017-04-27) (aged 79) |
Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 129 kg (284 lb) |
Career | |
Stable | Dewanoumi |
Record | 591-251-61 |
Debut | January, 1956 |
Highest rank | Yokozuna (January, 1965) |
Retired | March, 1968 |
Elder name | Dewanoumi → Sakaigawa |
Championships | 6 (Makuuchi) |
Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (1) Outstanding Performance (1) Technique (1) |
Gold Stars | 2 (Wakanohana I, Azumafuji) |
* Up to date as of June 2020. |
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