Tom Gordon

Thomas Dulane Gordon, better known as Tom Gordon, is a former KOIM competitor and current SBWC competitor from Lexington, Kentucky. Gordon is famous as the single greatest competitor in the KOIM Smash League.

KOIM Career
Gordon has been in KOIM since it's inaugural season in 2000. Right away, he showed his trademark play style, which was abnormally aggressive, not letting up until he could find an opening to lay down a big hit. Despite his aggressive play style, Gordon was very sportsmanlike, and was a favorite among fans and fellow competitors. He won once during the season, and finished 6th in points.

In 2001, Gordon practiced to refined his aggressive play style. To say that it worked out would be an understatement; Gordon won 10 of the 12 events, a record for most wins in a season that stands to this day, and won the championship by the biggest margin in league history.

His dominance continued afterwards, as he set more and more records, eventually winning the championship in 2002 and in 2003.

But in 2004, his reign of domination came to a sudden stop. It would happen that Gordon had fallen into a slump. While he still won several events, he was unable to win another championship.

Until 2008, at least. That year, KOIM switched to Brawl, the new Smash game at the time. Many competitors did not like the change, and either complained, went to the newly founded SBWC, or both. But Gordon stayed put, and practiced, planning to take advantage of everyone's lack of experience with the game, and the shrunk field. He did just that, as he returned to his former dominance, winning 7 events and taking home his 4th championship.

Getting to grips with the game sooner than everyone else, he continued to dominate in 2009, winning 6 more events on his way to his 5th title.

But in 2010, many new talented rookies hit their stride, and Gordon took a back seat. He won 3 events, but only finished 3rd in points.

But he was not going to let the youngsters get the better of him. In 2012, he was very strong, winning 4 events, eventually leading to an incredible 6th championship.

In 2014 however, Gordon announced his retirement. From KOIM, at least. He said that he felt he was ready to go on the international stage, and said that he was going to compete in the Super Smash Brothers World Championship in 2015.

Over his storied career, he has accumulated an incredible 68 career wins. As he is a hero to the league and the fans alike, KOIM will miss him dearly.

SBWC Career
The KOIM legend will compete for Rookie of the Year and the Independent's Trophy in 2015. At the age of 30, Gordon will be the oldest rookie in league history.