Clash of Thrusts and Throws: A Sparkling Match Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kototsukasa Masakatsu A rather rare card from the Kyushu Basho! Limited stock! Only one available, a rare card that's hard to find on Mercari. Kitanofuji Katsuaki (born March 28, 1942 - died November 12, 2024) was a former sumo wrestler from Asahikawa, Hokkaido (born in Bihoro, Abashiri District), who belonged to the Kokonoe stable (entered the Dewanoumi stable). The 52nd Yokozuna. His real name was Katsuaki Takezawa. His specialties were thrusting, left-handed grip, yori, overarm throw, and outside leg trip. Kototsukasa Masakatsu (born November 26, 1940 - died August 14, 2007) was a sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture (later Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture), who belonged to the Sadogatake stable. The 53rd Yokozuna. His real name was Norio Kamatani. Career Record Edited Total Record: 723 wins, 428 losses, 77 absences, .628 winning percentage Makuuchi Record: 553 wins, 345 losses, 77 absences, .616 winning percentage Yokozuna Record: 66 wins, 34 losses, 20 absences, .660 winning percentage Ozeki Record: 287 wins, 159 losses, 34 absences, .643 winning percentage Makuuchi Rank: 65 tournaments (66 tournaments on the banzuke) Yokozuna Rank: 8 tournaments (9 tournaments on the banzuke) Ozeki Rank: 32 tournaments Sanyaku Rank: 15 tournaments (Sekiwake 7 tournaments, Komusubi 8 tournaments) Consecutive 6-tournament wins: 72 wins (September 1972 - July 1973, November 1972 - September 1973) Consecutive winning record (Makuuchi): 13 tournaments (March 1969 - March 1971) Consecutive double-digit wins in Makuuchi: 5 tournaments (November 1972 - July 1973) Tournament Championships Edited Makuuchi Championship: 5 times (July 1968, March 1969, November 1972, January 1973, July 1973) Juryo Championship: 2 times (July 1962, January 1963) Sandanme Championship: 1 time (January 1960) Awards and Kinboshi Edited Sansho: 6 times Shukun-sho: 4 times (November 1963, September 1965, November 1966, September 1967) Kanto-sho: 2 times (September 1963, July 1967) Raiden-sho: 1 time (September 1963) Kinboshi: 2 (1 against Kashiwado, 1 against Sadanoyama) This card's value is expected to increase further. It could also be an asset. How about it for investment or collection? Other cards are also available.