Hisao Tanaka

Hisao Tanaka
Born April 22, 1921
Los Angeles, California[1]
Died June 30, 1991(1991-06-30) (aged 70)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Hisao Tanaka
Duke Keomuka
Trained by Tsutao Higami
Debut 1947[1]

Martin Hisao Tanaka (April 22, 1921 – June 30, 1991)[1] was a professional wrestler better known as Duke Keomuka. He is the father of wrestler Pat Tanaka and referee Jimmy Tanaka.

Biography

During World War II, Tanaka was interned at Manzanar.[2]

In the 1950s, Keomuka formed a very successful tag team with Hiro Matsuda. Keomuka was also a top wrestler in the 1950s and the 1960s while competing in Texas before settling in Florida.

Keomuka died on June 30, 1991 at the age of 70.

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

  • MWA Ohio Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Sato Keomuka

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Wrestler Profiles: Duke Keomuka". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
  2. "National Archives: Hisao Tanaka". Retrieved 2013-01-21.
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