About Oiteyama Hirokuni
Lived 1938 – 2014 (aged 75). Oiteyama Hirokuni was a Japanese rikishi.
Oiteyama Hirokuni, born Mitsugu Yamaguchi (16 June 1938 – 2 January 2014), was a sumo wrestler from Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1953 and reached the top division in May 1960. His highest rank was maegashira 6. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. He reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age of 65 in June 2003.
Career record The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958.
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Who was Oiteyama Hirokuni?
sumo wrestler (1938–2014)
When was Oiteyama Hirokuni born?
Oiteyama Hirokuni was born on 16 June 1938 in Aomori Prefecture.
When did Oiteyama Hirokuni die?
Oiteyama Hirokuni died on 2 January 2014.
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Oiteyama Hirokuni was a rikishi.
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Oiteyama Hirokuni was Japanese.
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