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Maedagawa Katsu

Japanese sumo wrestler

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Overview

Maedagawa Katsu (born Katsuro Takahashi; February 9, 1939 – November 4, 1998) was a sumo wrestler from Esashi, Iwate, Japan. He made his professional debut in September 1952, and reached the top division in November 1960. His highest rank was sekiwake. He retired from active competition in May 1967.

Career record

*The Kyushu tournament was first held in 1957, and the Nagoya tournament in 1958.

See also

*Glossary of sumo terms *List of past sumo wrestlers *List of sekiwake *List of sumo tournament top division runners-up

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