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Azumanishiki Eizaburo
Azumanishiki Eizaburo (born Eizaburo Hoshino; October 2, 1940 - November 9, 1994) was a sumo wrestler from Tokyo, Japan. He made his professional debut in September May 1956, and reached the top division in September 1962. His highest rank was "maegashira" 15. He left the sumo world upon retirement in September 1967.
Career record.
- "The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958."
See also.
- Glossary of
maegashira" Hananokuni retires.
Deaths.
- 9 Nov: Former "maegashira" Azumanishiki, aged 54.
- 22 Dec: Former "maegashira" Nachinoyama, also former Minezaki Oyakata, aged 74.
- 24 Dec: Former "maegashira" Nanatsuumi, aged 67.
See also.
- Glossary of sumo terms
- List of past sumo wrestlers
- List of years in sumo
- List of yokozuna