Kotozakura Masakatsu I
Sumo wrestler (1940–2007)
琴櫻 傑將 · 琴櫻傑將 · 고토자쿠라 마사카쓰
- Born
- 26 November 1940, Kurayoshi
- Died
- 14 August 2007, Chiba Prefecture
- Citizenship
- Japan, Empire of Japan
- Sport
- sumo
- Occupation
- rikishi
Kotozakura Masakatsu (Japanese: 琴櫻 傑將; November 26, 1940 – August 14, 2007) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. He was the sport's 53rd yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963. After several years at the second highest rank of ōzeki, in 1973 he was promoted to yokozuna at the age of thirty-two years two months, becoming the oldest wrestler to be promoted to yokozuna since 1958, when the current six tournaments system was established. After his retirement he was head coach of Sadogatake stable and produced a string of top division wrestlers.
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