About Niigiyama Tadashi
Lived 1940 – 1986 (aged 46). Niigiyama Tadashi was a Japanese rikishi.
Niigiyama Tadashi (born Tadashi Nagano; January 5, 1940 - September 5, 1986) was a sumo wrestler from Gifu, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1955, and reached the top division in March 1961. He left the sumo world upon retirement from active competition in May 1963.
Career record The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958.
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Who was Niigiyama Tadashi?
sumo wrestler
When was Niigiyama Tadashi born?
Niigiyama Tadashi was born on 5 January 1940 in Gifu Prefecture.
When did Niigiyama Tadashi die?
Niigiyama Tadashi died on 5 September 1986.
What was Niigiyama Tadashi's occupation?
Niigiyama Tadashi was a rikishi.
What nationality was Niigiyama Tadashi?
Niigiyama Tadashi was Japanese.
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