Musashiyama Takeshi

Musashiyama Takeshi was a professional sumo wrestler from Kanagawa Prefecture whose highest rank was yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. Following the May 1935 tournament he became yokozuna, having made his professional debut in January 1926, and he retired in May 1939. Winning one championship in makuuchi, the top division, he compiled a career record of 240 wins and 79 losses over 41 tournaments. As an active wrestler his last stable was Dewanoumi stable. Born on 5 December 1909, he died on 15 March 1969 at the age of 59.