Background
Masaji Haguroyama was born on November 18, 1914 in Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan.
Masaji Haguroyama was born on November 18, 1914 in Nakanokuchi, Niigata, Japan.
Haguroyama made his professional debut in January 1934 at age 19, joining Tatsunami stable. His progression was remarkably rapid. In 1935, he entered the Tatsunami Team of professional sumo wrestlers and made his debut in the ring in 1935. Rose to Yokozuna, the highest rank of Grand Champion. In 1953, he retired and succeeded to the name of Tatsunami and became a leader of the Tatsunami Team.
During his career Haguroyama won seven top division championships and was runner-up on six other occasions. He was also a director of the Wrestling Association. After his retirement he was the head coach of Tatsunami stable until his death in 1969.
He was known for his hard training and his great strength, and was said to be "made of steel."
Physical Characteristics: At his prime he weighed 127.5 kilograms and was 1.76 meters tall.
Haguroyama married the daughter of his stablemaster, which enabled him to become head coach of Tatsunami stable after retiring from the ring.
