Yosh Uchida | |
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 1964 San Jose State yearbook photo | |
| Born | Yoshihiro Uchida April 1, 1920 Imperial Valley, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 2024 (aged 104) Saratoga, California, U.S. |
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Yoshihiro Uchida (April 1, 1920 – June 27, 2024) was an American judo coach, businessman, and educator who was best known for his contributions to judo. Uchida had been the head judo coach at San Jose State University for over 70 years, and had played a leading part in the development of the university's judo program.[1][2] His brother George Uchida was the 1972 US Olympic judo coach. He turned 100 in April 2020,[3] and died on June 27, 2024, at the age of 104.[4]
- ^ "Legendary San Jose State judo coach Yosh Uchida dies at age 104". The Mercury News. 2024-06-28. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ staff • •, NBC Bay Area (June 28, 2024). "Legendary San Jose State judo coach Yoshihiro 'Yosh' Uchida dies at 104". NBC Bay Area. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Almond, Elliott (April 1, 2020). "Coronavirus lockdown won't keep San Jose State judo master from his 100th birthday party". The Mercury News. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ Almond, Elliott (June 28, 2024), "Legendary San Jose State judo coach Yosh Uchida dies at age 104", The Mercury News