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Great Togo

1911 – 1973

Japanese-American wrestler

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About Great Togo

Lived 1911 – 1973 (aged 62). Great Togo was an American professional wrestler.

was an American professional wrestler. Better known by the ring name The Great Togo, he was one of the first wrestling heels of Japanese descent in America after World War II.

Early life and education Okamura was born to Japanese parents in United States. He studied philosophy at Oregon University before starting his wrestling career. and was assisted by a fellow Japanese valet named Hata who burned incense. as well as one of the most feared wrestlers. Despite his technical skill, his matches often ended in disqualifications in order for his opponents to save face.

During the 1950s, he started a long and heated feud with Argentine Rocca.

From the 1950s to the 1960s he played as Rikidozan's manager in the Pacific Coast area.

Filmography The Delicate Delinquent (1957) as "The Great Togo"

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Oregon University
Also known as
Kazuo Okamura

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Great Togo's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Great Togo?

Japanese-American wrestler (1911-1973)

When was Great Togo born?

Great Togo was born on 11 October 1911 in Hood River.

When did Great Togo die?

Great Togo died on 17 December 1973 in Los Angeles.

What was Great Togo's occupation?

Great Togo was a professional wrestler.

What nationality was Great Togo?

Great Togo was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Great Togo

· Wikidata: Q11300812

· DBpedia: Kazuo Okamura

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