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    Hiro Matsuda - Wikipedia

    • Yasuhiro Kojima (小島 泰弘, Kojima Yasuhiro) (July 22, 1937 – November 27, 1999), best known by his ring name Hiro Matsuda (ヒロ・マツダ, Hiro Matsuda), was a Japanese professional wrestler and trainer. See more

    BornJuly 22, 1937 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Empire of Japan
    DiedNovember 27, 1999 (aged 62) · Tampa, Florida, U.S.
    Cause of deathColon cancer
    Billed height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
    Professional wrestling career

    Kojima played an active role as an ace pitcher at baseball in Nittai Ebara High School Baseball Club in Japan, and after graduating, he joined Japan Pro Wrestling in 1957, but left in 1960. Matsuda then went to … See more

    Death

    Kojima died at his home in Tampa, Florida, on November 27, 1999, of colon cancer and liver cancer; he was 62 years old. See more

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    Hiro Matsuda - History of Wrestling

    May 26, 2020 · As a Junior Heavyweight, Hiro Matsuda was one of the elite workers in the division and a two-time NWA World Jr. Heavyweight …

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      Hiro Matsuda - WWE

      Hiro Matsuda official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!

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      Hiro Matsuda remembered - Slam Wrestling

      Nov 28, 1999 · A tribute to the late Hiro Matsuda, a wrestler's wrestler and a trainer of stars, who died of cancer in 1999. Read about his career, his skills, his personality and his legacy in the wrestling world.

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      Hiro Matsuda: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, …

      Nov 27, 1999 · Full wrestling profile of Hiro Matsuda, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.

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      Old-school wrestling trainer dies - Tampa Bay Times

    • mikemooneyham.com
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      Hiro Matsuda Hero To Family, Friends - Mike Mooneyham

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      Yasuhiro “Hiro Matsuda” Kojima (1937-1999) - Find a Grave

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      Hiro Matsuda - Online World of Wrestling