Aobayama Hirotoshi, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Aobayama Hirotoshi

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 03-Apr-1950

Date of Death: 24-Sep-1997

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Aobayama Hirotoshi (born Koichi Takahashi; April 3, 1950 – September 24, 1997) was a former sumo wrestler from Osato, Miyagi, Japan.
He made his professional debut in November 1968, and reached the top division in November 1975.
His highest rank was komusubi.
He retired in September 1982 and became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Asakayama (now held by ex-ozeki Kaio).
He died while active as a coach at Kise stable.