Musashiyama Takeshi

Musashiyama Takeshi
武藏山 武
Musashiyama, circa 1936
Personal information
BornYokoyama Takeshi
(1909-12-05)December 5, 1909
Kōhoku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
DiedMarch 15, 1969(1969-03-15) (aged 59)
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight117 kg (258 lb)
Career
StableDewanoumi
Record240-79-71-2draws
DebutJanuary 1926
Highest rankYokozuna (May 1935)
RetiredMay 1939
Elder nameShiranui
Championships1 (Makuuchi)
1 (Jūryō)
1 (Makushita)
1 (Jonidan)
Gold Stars2 (Miyagiyama)
* Up to date as of June 2020.

Musashiyama Takeshi (Japanese: 武藏山 武, December 5, 1909 – March 15, 1969) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kōhoku,Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. He was the sport's 33rd yokozuna. He had a rapid rise through the ranks, setting several youth records, and was very popular with the public. However he did not fulfill his great potential at sumo's highest rank, missing many matches because of injury and winning no tournaments.