Title: Rikidozan RARE Original 1940s Sumo Photograph

Description:

Before becoming a professional wrestler in 1951, Rikidozan was a sumo rikishi. He reached the top makuuchi division in 1946 and was runner-up to yokozuna Haguroyama in the tournament of June 1947, losing a playoff for the championship. He fought in 23 tournaments in total, with a win-loss record of 135-82. His highest rank was sekiwake. He died in 1963 at the age of 39.

This rare photograph taken in the 1940s features Rikidozan wearing a traditional sumo kesho-mawashi. The photo has some creases and corner wear.

Size: 4 1/2 x 6 1/4

Year: c.1949

Price: $195.00