Kobe Shoji

Kobe Shoji (July 27, 1920 – November 13, 2004) was an American executive in the sugar cane industry, veteran of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, and athlete.

Early life Shoji was born in Upland, California; his father, a Japanese immigrant, owned a lemon farm. He was relocated to the Poston War Relocation Center in Arizona, where he met his wife Chiz and endured heat of in the shade. After completing basic training, he married Chiz at Poston in 1943 and was sent to Europe.

Agricultural career After returning from Europe, he completed his studies at Pomona in 1947. In his final collegiate football game, his two front teeth were knocked out.