Haguroyama Masaji was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nakanokuchi, Niigata. He was the sport's 36th yokozuna. He was a yokozuna for a period of twelve years and three months dating from his promotion to that rank in May 1941 until his retirement in September 1953, which was an all-time record until surpassed in 2019 by Hakuhō. During his career Haguroyama won seven top division championships and was runner-up on six other occasions. However, he was always in the shadow of yokozuna Futabayama, who came from the same stable. After his retirement he was the head coach of Tatsunami stable until his death in 1969.
Haguroyama Masaji, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 36th Yokozuna (born 1914)
On October 14, in the year 1969, Haguroyama Masaji, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 36th Yokozuna (born 1914). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 14, one of 449 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Haguroyama Masaji. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 14, 1969 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 June 2026.
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