Tags: Sumo Wrestler, Wrestler.

Futabayama Sadaji (双葉山 定次; February 9 1912 – December 16 1968) born as Akiyoshi Sadaji (龝吉 定次) in Oita Prefecture Japan was the 35th Yokozuna in sumo wrestling from 1937 until 1945. He won twelve yūshō or top division championships and had a winning streak of 69 consecutive bouts an all-time record. Despite his dominance he was extremely popular with the public. After his retirement he was head coach of Tokitsukaze stable and chairman of the Japan Sumo Association.

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