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Rocky Aoki
October 9, 1938 – July 10, 2008
Japanese amateur wrestler and restaurateur (1938–2008)
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Hiroaki Aoki , better known as Rocky Aoki, was a Japanese-American restaurateur, professional offshore powerboat racer and amateur wrestler. He was the founder of the Japanese cuisine restaurant chain Benihana and Genesis magazine.
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- Birthday · October 9
- Anniversary · July 10
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