Taikō Yoshio
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Taikō Yoshio (born 30 October 1953 as Yoshio Yokoyama) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori, Japan. He made his professional debut in November 1968, and reached the top division in May 1978. His highest rank was maegashira 2. He left the sumo world upon retirement in November 1980.
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Taikō Yoshio | |
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大觥 吉男 | |
Personal information | |
Born | Yoshio Yokoyama (1953-10-30) 30 October 1953 (age 70) Aomori, Japan |
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 125 kg (276 lb) |
Career | |
Stable | Futagoyama |
Record | 350-326-4 |
Debut | November, 1968 |
Highest rank | Maegashira 8 (July, 1978) |
Retired | November, 1980 |
Championships | 2 (Jūryō) |
* Up to date as of Sep. 2012. |
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