Arashiyama Jirō (born 14 December 1943 as Jirō Ebi) is a former
sumo wrestler from
Anpachi,
Gifu,
Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1960 and reached the
top division in March 1970. His highest rank was ''
maegashira
, or , is the top division of the six divisions of professional sumo. Its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers ('' rikishi''), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments.
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'' 12. He left the sumo world upon retirement from active competition in May 1972.
Career record
See also
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List of past sumo wrestlers
This is a list of prominent past wrestlers (either retired or deceased) in the sport of professional sumo. They are listed in order of the year and tournament month that they made their professional debuts. The information listed below was gleaned ...
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List of sumo tournament second division champions
This is a list of wrestlers who have won the sumo second division ''jūryō'' championship since 1909, when the current championship system was established. These official tournaments are held exclusively in Japan.
The wrestler who has won the ...
References
1943 births
Living people
Japanese sumo wrestlers
Sumo people from Gifu Prefecture
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