Taiga Satoru, born Satoshi Kawasaki (January 3, 1950 – July 16, 2009), was a

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wrestler from

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, Kagoshima,

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. He made his professional debut in March 1965, and reached the top division in July 1969. His highest rank was '' maegashira'' 1. He left the sumo world upon retirement in May 1977.

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1950 births 2009 deaths Japanese sumo wrestlers Sumo people from Kagoshima Prefecture People from Kanoya, Kagoshima {{sumo-bio-stub

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