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Duke Keomuka

1921 – 1991

American professional wrestler

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About Duke Keomuka

Lived 1921 – 1991 (aged 70). Duke Keomuka was an American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

Martin Hisao Tanaka (April 22, 1921 – June 30, 1991)

In the 1950s, Keomuka formed a very successful tag team with Hiro Matsuda. Keomuka was also a top wrestler in the 1950s and the 1960s while competing in Texas before settling in Florida.

Keomuka died on June 30, 1991, at the age of 70. His son was scheduled for a match teaming up with Paul Diamond (who at the time worked as Kato of the Orient Express tag team) to take on Haku and The Barbarian but didn't arrive as his father died the day before the match, so his manager Mr. Fuji took his place.

Championships and achievements 50th State Big Time Wrestling NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Championship Wrestling from Florida NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (4 times) - with Hiro Matsuda Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (2 times) - with Mr. Moto (wrestler) Midwest Wrestling Association MWA Ohio Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Sato Keomuka Southwest Sports, Inc. / Big Time Wrestling NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (1 time) NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (6 times) NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (14 times) - with Danny Savich (5), Ivan Kalmikoff (1), Mr. Moto (2), Don Evans (1), Tiny Mills (1), Kinji Shibuya (1), Tony Martin (1), Tokyo Joe (1) and John Tolos (1) NWA World Tag Team Championship (6 times) - with Taro Miyaki (2), Mr. Moto (1), Tony Martin (1), Antonio Inoki (1) and Fritz Von Erich (1)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Also known as
Hisao Tanaka, Martin Hisao Tanaka

Family & relationships

Child
Pat Tanaka

People in Duke Keomuka's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Duke Keomuka?

American professional wrestler (1921-1991)

When was Duke Keomuka born?

Duke Keomuka was born on 22 April 1921 in Los Angeles.

When did Duke Keomuka die?

Duke Keomuka died on 30 June 1991 in Las Vegas.

What was Duke Keomuka's occupation?

Duke Keomuka was an amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

What nationality was Duke Keomuka?

Duke Keomuka was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Duke Keomuka

· Wikidata: Q5772331

· DBpedia: Duke Keomuka

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