About Oginohana Masaaki
Lived 1935 – 2006 (aged 71). Oginohana Masaaki was a Japanese rikishi.
Oginohana Masaaki (born Masaaki Motomura, 29 November 1935 – 16 December 2006) was a sumo wrestler from Ogi, Saga, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1952 and reached the top makuuchi division in 1957. His highest rank was sekiwake. He retired in 1967 and worked as a coach at Dewanoumi stable before leaving the Sumo Association in 2000 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. He was the father of Oginohana Akikazu and Oginishiki Yasutoshi, both successful sumo wrestlers themselves.
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Who was Oginohana Masaaki?
Sumo wrestler (1935-2006)
When was Oginohana Masaaki born?
Oginohana Masaaki was born on 29 November 1935 in Japan.
When did Oginohana Masaaki die?
Oginohana Masaaki died on 16 December 2006.
What was Oginohana Masaaki's occupation?
Oginohana Masaaki was a rikishi.
What nationality was Oginohana Masaaki?
Oginohana Masaaki was Japanese.
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