Futabayama Sadaji, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Futabayama Sadaji

Sumo Wrestler head of the Japan Sumo Association

Date of Birth: 09-Feb-1912

Place of Birth: Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 16-Dec-1968

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Futabayama Sadaji

  • Futabayama Sadaji (??? ??; February 9, 1912 – December 16, 1968), born as Akiyoshi Sadaji (?? ??) in Oita Prefecture, Japan, was the 35th yokozuna in sumo wrestling, from 1937 until 1945.
  • He won twelve yusho or top division championships and had a winning streak of 69 consecutive bouts, an all-time record.
  • Despite his dominance he was extremely popular with the public.
  • After his retirement he was head coach of Tokitsukaze stable and chairman of the Japan Sumo Association.

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