Wakafutase Tadayuki, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Wakafutase Tadayuki

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1942

Date of Death: 20-May-1997

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Wakafutase Tadayuki, born Tadateru Tojima (February 20, 1942 – May 20, 1997), was a sumo wrestler from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
He made his professional debut in September 1960, and reached the top division in March 1966.
His highest rank was komusubi.
Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association.
He took over as a head coach at Asahiyama stable in October 1975 and died while still an active oyakata.
He was succeeded as head coach by former ozeki Daiju.