Tsunenohana Kanichi

Tsunenohana Kanichi was a professional sumo wrestler from Okayama Prefecture and the 31st yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. Born on 23 November 1896, he made his professional debut in January 1910 and used the ring name Tsunenohana from that tournament. Following the January 1924 tournament he became yokozuna, and he won ten championships in makuuchi, the top division. Over 49 career tournaments he compiled 263 wins and 81 losses. After retiring in October 1930, he died on 28 November 1960 at the age of 64. As an active wrestler his last stable was Dewanoumi stable.