Sorakichi Matsuda
| Sorakichi Matsuda | |
|---|---|
Sorakichi Matsuda in the 1880s | |
| Birth name | Koujiro Matsuda |
| Born | 1859 Japan |
| Died | 16 August 1891 (aged 31–32) New York City, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Sorakichi Matsuda |
| Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Billed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Debut | January 14, 1884 |
| Retired | May 13, 1891 |
Matsuda Sorakichi (1859 – August 16, 1891) was a Japanese professional wrestler of the 19th century. He became a feature attraction in America, competing in a distinctly western sport, long before it was adopted in Japan.