About Udagawa Katsutarō
Lived 1939 – 1989 (aged 49). Udagawa Katsutarō was a Japanese rikishi.
Udagawa Katsutarō (born Hideo Udagawa; December 3, 1939 – July 24, 1989) was a sumo wrestler from Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. He made his professional debut in September 1954 and reached the top division in January 1960. His highest rank was maegashira 3. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under a series of different names, since he didn't own a toshiyori-kabu of his own. He left the Sumo Association in October 1977.
Career record The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958.
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Who was Udagawa Katsutarō?
Sumo wrestler (1939-1989)
When was Udagawa Katsutarō born?
Udagawa Katsutarō was born on 3 December 1939 in Adachi.
When did Udagawa Katsutarō die?
Udagawa Katsutarō died on 24 July 1989.
What was Udagawa Katsutarō's occupation?
Udagawa Katsutarō was a rikishi.
What nationality was Udagawa Katsutarō?
Udagawa Katsutarō was Japanese.
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