Kotozakura Masakatsu
Kotozakura Masakatsu (Japanese: 琴櫻 傑將, November 26, 1940 – August 14, 2007) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. He was the sport's 53rd yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963. After several years at the second highest rank of ōzeki, in 1973 he was promoted to yokozuna at the age of thirty-two years two months, becoming the oldest wrestler to be promoted to yokozuna since 1958, when the current six tournaments system was established. After his retirement he was head coach of Sadogatake stable and produced a string of top division wrestlers.
| Kotozakura Masakatsu | |
|---|---|
| 琴櫻 傑將 | |
Bronze statue of Kotozakura Masakatsu in Kurayoshi, Tottori. | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Kamatani Norio November 26, 1940 Kurayoshi, Japan |
| Died | August 14, 2007 (aged 66) |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 150 kg (331 lb) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Sadogatake |
| Record | 723-428-77 |
| Debut | January 1959 |
| Highest rank | Yokozuna (March 1973) |
| Retired | July 1974 |
| Elder name | Sadogatake |
| Championships | 5 (Makuuchi) 2 (Jūryō) |
| Special Prizes | Outstanding Performance (4) Fighting Spirit (2) |
| Gold Stars | 2 (Kashiwado, Sadanoyama) |
| * Up to date as of June 2020. | |
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