Oiteyama Hirokuni, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Oiteyama Hirokuni

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1938

Date of Death: 02-Jan-2014

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Oiteyama Hirokuni

  • Oiteyama Hirokuni, born Mitsugu Yamaguchi (16 June 1938 – 2 January 2014), was a sumo wrestler from Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan.
  • He made his professional debut in May 1953 and reached the top division in May 1960.
  • His highest rank was maegashira 6.
  • Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association.
  • He reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age of 65 in June 2003.

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