Childhood - Immigration to Brazil

1943
02/20Born in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama by father Sajiro and mother Fumiko. He wa sthe sixth son and the second youngest of the seven boys and four girls.

1948
An unexpected death of father Sajiro.

1950
Enters Higashidai Grade School in Yokohama City.

1956
Enters Terao Jr. High School in Yokohama City. Around this time, Inoki was scouted by professional sumo. It was also around this time when he watched Rikidozan's fights on television.

1957
02/03Immigrates to Brazil by the ship "Sandos" with grand father, mother, third borther,fourth brother, and younger brother. Grand father dies on the way.

1959
Wins regional championships in Brazil for the shot put, discus, and javeline. Also wins All Brazilian Championships in the shot put and discus

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