Hiroshi Wajima
Hiroshi Wajima (Japanese: 輪島大士, Hepburn: Wajima Hiroshi, 11 January 1948 – 8 October 2018) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa. He was the sport's 54th yokozuna and remains the only wrestler with a collegiate background to reach its highest rank. Entering professional sumo in 1970, he won a total of 14 tournament championships or yūshō during his career before retiring in March 1981. He was later head coach of Hanakago stable, but after several controversies, Wajima was forced to leave the sumo world and turned to professional wrestling.
| Hiroshi Wajima | |
|---|---|
| 輪島大士 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Hiroshi Wajima (輪島博) 11 January 1948 Ishikawa, Japan |
| Died | 8 October 2018 (aged 70) |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 130 kg (287 lb) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Hanakago |
| University | Nihon University |
| Record | 673–234–85 |
| Debut | January 1970 |
| Highest rank | Yokozuna (May, 1973) |
| Retired | March 1981 |
| Elder name | Hanakago |
| Championships | 14 (Makuuchi) 1 (Jūryō) 2 (Makushita) |
| Special Prizes | Outstanding Performance (3) Fighting Spirit (2) |
| * Up to date as of June 2020. | |
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