Futagodake Takeshi Explained

Native Name:二子岳 武
Futagodake Takeshi
Birth Name:Takeshi Yamanaka
Birth Date:1943 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Kanagi, Aomori, Japan
Weight:106kg (234lb)
Heya:HanakagoFutagoyama
Record:571-569-37-1(draw)
Debut:January, 1961
Highestrank:Komusubi (November, 1967)
Retireddate:September, 1976
Eldername:Araiso
Prizes:Technique (1)
Goldstars:1 (Taihō)
Update:June 2020

Futagodake Takeshi (born 15 November 1943 as Takeshi Yamanaka) is a former sumo wrestler from Kanagi, Aomori, Japan. He made his professional debut in January 1961, and reached the top division in January 1967. His highest rank was komusubi. He retired in September 1976 and became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. In 1993 he branched out from Futagoyama stable and opened up Araiso stable. Araiso stable folded when Futagodake reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 in November 2008.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Futagodake Takeshi Kabu History . Sumo Reference . 2012-09-07.