Yoshinotani Akitoshi, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Yoshinotani Akitoshi

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1949

Date of Death: 14-Jan-2000

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Yoshinotani Akitoshi (born Sakuri Yoshitani; April 23, 1949 – January 14, 2000) was a sumo wrestler from Miiraku, Nagasaki, Japan.
He made his professional debut in May 1965 and reached the top division in January 1974.
His highest rank was maegashira 4.
Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under a series of different names, since he didn't own a toshiyori-kabu of his own.
He died while active as Onaruto-oyakata.