About Noboru Kotonishiki
Lived 1922 – 1974 (aged 52). Noboru Kotonishiki was a Japanese rikishi.
Kotonishiki Noboru (March 7, 1922 – July 14, 1974, born Noboru Fujimura) was a sumo wrestler and coach from Kanonji, Kagawa, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He was runner-up in the January 1949 tournament and earned seven gold stars for defeating yokozuna. After his retirement in 1955 he founded the Sadogatake stable and produced yokozuna Kotozakura among others. He ran the stable until his death in 1974.
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Who was Noboru Kotonishiki?
Sumo wrestler (1922-1974)
When was Noboru Kotonishiki born?
Noboru Kotonishiki was born on 7 March 1922 in Kan'onji.
When did Noboru Kotonishiki die?
Noboru Kotonishiki died on 14 July 1974.
What was Noboru Kotonishiki's occupation?
Noboru Kotonishiki was a rikishi.
What nationality was Noboru Kotonishiki?
Noboru Kotonishiki was Japanese.
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