Toyoshima Masao

Toyoshima Masao was a sumo wrestler from Osaka Prefecture. He was born on 23 December 1919. He was 167 cm tall and weighed 125.5 kg. He made his professional debut in January 1937. His highest rank was sekiwake, the third-highest rank. In makuuchi, the top division, he recorded 61 wins and 49 losses over 8 tournaments. He earned 2 kinboshi (a "gold star": a maegashira's win over a yokozuna). His career record was 112 wins and 65 losses over 17 career tournaments. He retired in November 1944. He died on 10 March 1945 at the age of 25. His last stable as an active wrestler was Dewanoumi stable.