Kotozakura Masakatsu, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Sumo wrestler
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Place of Birth: Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
About Kotozakura Masakatsu
- Kotozakura Masakatsu (?? ??, November 26, 1940 – August 14, 2007) was a former sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori, Japan.
- 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 ozeki, 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.
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