Tatsumi Yamamoto - 辰美 山本 (born December 9, 1968) is a former Japanese-American professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He made his debut in September 1988 and wrestled for Magaki stable. His highest rank was jonokuchi 44 and he retired in November 1988.
Early Life[]
Edward Tatsumi Yamamoto was born on December 9, 1968, in Stockton, California, to Japanese actress Satomi Oka and a second-generation Japanese-American father and thus holds US citizenship.
Career[]
Yamamoto joined Magaki stable and made his professional debut in September 1988. He used Tokyo as his official birthplace instead of the United States so he is not listed as a foreign wrestler. He performed relatively well in maezumo (pre-sumo), but retired prior to the following November 1988 tournament.
Record[]
- Total: 0-0-7/0 (2 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 0-0-7/0 (1 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Yamamoto (1988.09 - 1988.09)
- Tatsumi (1988.11 - 1988.11)
Gallery[]
See Also[]
Sources[]
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Japanese Entertainment by Dick Gima
- Tatsumi Rikishi Information