Oiteyama_Hirokuni

Oiteyama Hirokuni

Oiteyama Hirokuni

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Oiteyama Hirokuni, born Mitsugu Yamaguchi (16 June 1938 – 2 January 2014),[1] was a sumo wrestler from Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1953 and reached the top division in May 1960. His highest rank was maegashira 6. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. He reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age of 65 in June 2003.[2]

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  • The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958.
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  1. [1]
    ベースボール・マガジン社刊 相撲 March 2014, page 127
  2. [2]
    "Oiteyama Hirokuni Kabu History". Sumo Reference. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Oiteyama Hirokuni Rikishi Information". Sumo Reference. Retrieved 15 September 2012.


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