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Feb 05, 1944 Ōsaka, Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan Died on 11 Oct 1971 (aged 27)
Japanese sumo wrestler
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About Tamanoumi Masahiro
- Tamanoumi Masahiro (??? ??, February 5, 1944 – October 11, 1971), was a sumo wrestler, born in Aichi, Japan.
- He was the sport's 51st yokozuna.
- Making his professional debut in 1959, he reached the top makuuchi division in 1964.
- He won six tournament championships and was runner-up in 12 others.
- Earlier in his career he also earned six special prizes and four gold stars.
- He was promoted to yokozuna simultaneously with his friend and rival Kitanofuji in January 1970 and the two men represented the dawning of a new era after the dominance of Taiho.
- He died suddenly in October 1971 after a delayed appendectomy.
