About Iwashita Eiichi
Lived 1955 – 1999 (aged 43). Iwashita Eiichi was a Japanese rikishi.
Iwashita Eiichi (岩下 栄一, born Eiichi Iwashita; February 15, 1955 – January 21, 1999) was a sumo wrestler from Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan. He made his professional debut in November 1971, and reached the top division in July 1977. His highest rank was maegashira 8. He also fought under the shikona of Terunoyama (照の山) and Iwanami (岩波). He left the sumo world upon retirement in March 1984.
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Who was Iwashita Eiichi?
Sumo wrestler (1955-1999)
When was Iwashita Eiichi born?
Iwashita Eiichi was born on 15 February 1955 in Kisarazu.
When did Iwashita Eiichi die?
Iwashita Eiichi died on 21 January 1999.
What was Iwashita Eiichi's occupation?
Iwashita Eiichi was a rikishi.
What nationality was Iwashita Eiichi?
Iwashita Eiichi was Japanese.
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