Hisao Tanaka
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| Hisao Tanaka | |
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| Ring name(s) | Hisao Tanaka Duke Keomuka |
| Born | California[1] |
| Died | 1991[1] |
| Debut | 1947[1] |
Hisao Tanaka (born in California) was a professional wrestler. He is the father of wrestler Pat Tanaka and referee Jimmy Tanaka.
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[edit] Career
In the 1950's, Duke Keomuka formed a very successful tag team with Hiro Matsuda. Duke Keomuka was also a top wrestler in the 1950's and the 1960's while competing in Texas before settling in Florida.
Duke Keomuka died on June 30, 1991 at the age of 70.
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Karate Chop
- Karate Kick
- Legdrop
- Throwing salt in opponent's eyes
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (2 times) - with Mr. Moto
- Midwest Wrestling Association
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- MWA Ohio Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Sato Keomuka
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- NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (5 times)
- NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (14 times) - with Danny Savich (5), Mr. Moto (2), Don Evans (1), Tiny Mills (1), Kinji Shibuya (1), Tony Martin (1), Tokyo Joe (1), and John Tolos (1)
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (6 times) - with Taro Miyaki (2), Mr. Moto (1), Tony Martin (1), Antonio Inoki (1), and Fritz Von Erich (1)
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