Iwashita Eiichi
Japanese sumo wrestler (1955–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iwashita Eiichi (岩下 栄一, born Eiichi Iwashita; February 15, 1955 – January 21, 1999) was a sumo wrestler from Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan. He made his professional debut in November 1971, and reached the top division in July 1977. His highest rank was maegashira 8. He also fought under the shikona of Terunoyama (照の山) and Iwanami (岩波). He left the sumo world upon retirement in March 1984.
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Iwashita Eiichi | |
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岩下 栄一 | |
Personal information | |
Born | Eiichi Iwashita (1955-02-15)February 15, 1955 Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan |
Died | January 21, 1999(1999-01-21) (aged 43) |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 136 kg (300 lb; 21.4 st) |
Career | |
Stable | Tatsunami |
Record | 394-390-23 |
Debut | November, 1971 |
Highest rank | Maegashira 8 (November, 1979) |
Retired | March, 1984 |
Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 2 (Sandanme) |
* Up to date as of Sep. 2012. |
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