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Day 74/1000 Player: Slox Mains: Fox / Marth / Sheik Region: Connecticut Years active: 2009– Peak Global Rank: 42nd, 2017 Best Wins: SFAT, Swedish Delight, Rishi Summary: Slox is one of Connecticut’s greatest Melee players and a longtime staple of the Northeast competitive scene. Beginning his career in 2009, he spent more than half a decade ranked number one in Connecticut and eventually claimed the top spot in New England. Primarily a Fox main, his ability to compete with Marth, Sheik, Falco, and Captain Falcon made him one of the region’s most versatile competitors. He earned four consecutive global rankings from 2016 through 2019, peaking at 42nd in 2017. His defining singles performance came at The Big House 7, where he finished 9th among some of the world’s strongest players. He followed that with 13th at Smash Summit 7 and 9th at Pound 2019. Slox also developed a strong doubles résumé, frequently teaming with Swedish Delight and earning podium finishes at major events. His longevity, character versatility, and years of regional dominance helped establish Connecticut as a serious part of the Northeast Melee landscape.