Kotozakura Masakatsu
Sumo wrestler
Died when: 66 years 261 days (800 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Kotozakura Masakatsu (Japanese: ?? ??, November 26, 1940 – August 14, 2007) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori.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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