Toyokuni Susumu | |
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豊國 範 | |
Toyokuni Susumu and Yutakayama Katsuo (third from right) in 1961
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Personal information | |
Born | Susumu Otsuka November 30, 1937 Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan |
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 131 kg (289 lb) |
Career | |
Stable | Tokitsukaze |
Record | 318-336-20 |
Debut | May, 1960 |
Highest rank | Komusubi (May, 1962) |
Retired | January, 1968 |
Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 1 (Makushita) |
Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (1) Technique (1) |
Gold Stars | 7 Taihō (3) Sadanoyama (2) Kashiwado |
* Up to date as of August 2012. |
Toyokuni Susumu (born 30 November 1937 as Susumu Otsuka) is a former sumo wrestler from Nakatsu, Ōita, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1960, and reached the top division in November 1961. He earned seven gold stars against grand champion yokozuna in the course of his career. His highest rank was komusubi. He retired in January 1968.
Sanshō key: F=Fighting spirit; O=Outstanding performance; T=Technique Also shown: ★=Kinboshi(s); P=Playoff(s)
Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi