Teruzakura Hiroyuki, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Teruzakura Hiroyuki

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 05-Dec-1947

Place of Birth: Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Teruzakura Hiroyuki

  • Teruzakura Hiroyuki (born 5 December 1947 as Hiroyuki Ozaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Minoo, Osaka, Japan.
  • He made his professional debut in May 1964, and reached the top division in July 1970.
  • He fought for five tournaments in the top division and his highest rank was maegashira 7.
  • He retired in January 1976 and became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Urakaze, working as a coach at Isegahama stable, Kiriyama stable and Asahiyama stable until reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 in December 2012.
  • The Urakaze name is now held by former maegashira Shikishima.

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