THL Hall of Fame - 7th Class
Itachi - Itachi joined THL in late 2017. Durden and I had just started a new team and Itachi was interested in joining. We decided to hold a scrim where Itachi and I teamed up against Durden and another prospective player, smileykris, in a Best of 5.
Itachi and I promptly lost all 3 games. But I could tell that Itachi was a strong player, and Durden and I decided to sign him to Project Mayhem. Mayhem never won a title, but Itachi has gone on since then to win 5 total championships in THL - at the time of this writing, the most of anyone in THL. Itachi has championships with 4th and Inches in Legacy Season 14, The Cult is Hero Season 9, F2L in Wild Season 1, and FTL in Pro Seasons 1 and 2.
And he’s done it all by being an excellent supportive teammate - always around to give advice on lineups, hop in voice to practice, or just co-op. Itachi is truly deserving of being in the THL Hall of Fame.
-Markshire
Itachi has been a staple of THL for as long as I have been around. Any time I see him on a team I know to take note of them and be wary. Itachi is not just a stellar player, but teammate as well! His participation within his teams is unparalleled. Offering lineup advice and practicing every week with his team is the norm for a player with such high standards as Itachi. So you too should be wary of any team he is playing on. His 5 championship titles reflects this intense motivation to succeed and it is in honor of his achievements that he is being inducted to the Hall of Fame.
-Sage
Ghost - Ghost with out a single doubt in my mind has been one of if not the most integral players on every single team he's played on. When he started out in THL I knew he was going to kill it every time he played. From the sheer amount of prep he put in week in and week out every single season, there was never a chance that he wouldn't do everything he could to win every single week. Seeing him grow as a hearthstone player both in and out of THL has truly been remarkable to see, and I'm glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves for carrying prep every single season. Ly Ghost Ghost and congrats on HOF
-Boozasaurus
RonMexico
me go face? YUP. me play priest? NOPE. what a motto to live by. a motto that only the few that truly devote their play style in the name of rexxar can claim. Some would say they have fallen so much into the hunter way of life they have fallen into the path of the demon hunter. Who is this person you may ask? well i will give you a hint. they claim to wear a hat but they never do, they are the most kind hearted person in real life but a pure savage on the hearthstone battlefield (no not battleground they are not that good there). thats right i am talking about RONTUNA erm i mean BrushyMexico umm i meant RONMEXICO!!!!!!!! feared by all opponents season after season in the legacy world of THL. consistently crushing their competition beneath their bow! Ronmexico has consistently shown THL what it is like to be a top performer in legacy so lets all congratulate him or boo him (live your life i can't tell you what to do) as we WELCOME HIM TO THE THL HALL OF FAME. congrats Ron you deserved this and i wish you all the best in future seasons to come. continue playing hunter classes and ignoring that priest all the way to the top!!!
-Brushytuna
I remember the day I met RonMexico. Fuel suggested he join my newly formed pro team, The Unknown. Ron was a go getter from the beginning, never missing a stride. His devotion to the team was unlike any other person I've met in the THL. I knew he was a great fit from the beginning and I had a feeling he was destined for greatness in our organization.
On top of all his stellar game player and teammanship, he delved into content. He took a struggling Around the Saloon and turned it into one of THLs best shows. He rarely turned down opportunities in content was always a go to guy who you rely on not only doing shows, but casting matches, tournaments, offering written content in PotW, and being an active member in our discord. Without Ron content would not be the same and not be in such a great place that it is in now.
Ron is also a great friend of mine. He was always someone I could bounce ideas off of and the late night discord calls with Tuna were extremely memorable. One thing is for sure, he isn't a HoFer for his BG plays.
His love the game and this organization is what makes his great along with his amazing and great hearthstone game. Ron congratulations!!!
-Dusharmo
the_bigted - The_bigted and THL’s hero series have been almost synonymous for nearly his entire THL career. Ted burst onto the scene in season 7, racing to a rookie of the season and MVP award. Not satisfied with these accolades, he followed up with more strong performances and raised the series championship in season 9 with his teammates from The Cult. Ted has maintained a 59.32% winrate over his 6 seasons in the hero series, no surprise given his consistent dedication. His outstanding play alongside his efforts in content production for hero have given him the nickname “Unofficial Hero Series Commissioner.” True to form, the_bigted continues to set the pace for everyone else, as he is only the second person to be inducted into the hero series hall of fame as a player. With no further ado, it is my absolute pleasure to officially welcome the unofficial hero commissioner into the Hall of Fame.
Congratulations again, the_bigted! We are all fortunate to know you and have you continuing to make THL such an amazing place!
-RonMexico
Liquidox - It was a random set of circumstances that led to LiquidOx being the force to be reckoned you see before you, but here we are. I had just logged into HS on my phone to play a few games before university and to do my NA daily quests; due to the time differences this usually meant a fairly long queue time, but on this occasion I matched up pretty quickly with a player called LiquidOx. I don’t remember the game at all, but it must have been a pretty cool one as he added me after and we wound up having a chat. We realised we were both British players (he is Scottish but I’m claiming him) playing on the NA server, and he told me he had just started streaming as a long time Slysssa sub who had been recommended by her to just give it a go. We swapped socials as he had mentioned he wanted to give HS much more of a try, and I had mentioned THL as a great way of doing that, though we were mid-season at the time so he would have had to wait before recruitment started.
As it happened, I would have to duck out mid-season by chance, so I recommended this Ox character to the rest of the team on F2L (née FTL), and they got him on board. The rest, as they say, is history. From a kid who had a bit of a problem with just chucking out cards to see what would happen, streaming to a handful of viewers on a poky little webcam, to pulling in a hundred+ streaming high legend, captain of Hype Horizen and one of the most decorated players in Pro history (3 championships in 5 seasons, with what could well be a fourth on the way looking at this season), the improvement in not just his play, but his mentality has been astounding to watch. He always was a fantastic person to have on a team; no-one can lighten team morale like a notorious memer, but maintaining a 60% winrate across 6 seasons, with what I would put money on being the highest rollover rate week by week of any one player, shows the sheer unbridled talent of this player. He may not be the hardest prepper, but at the end of the day he doesn’t really need to be, he is just that good, and he truly deserves to be in the HOF.
-rebobson
Itachi - Itachi joined THL in late 2017. Durden and I had just started a new team and Itachi was interested in joining. We decided to hold a scrim where Itachi and I teamed up against Durden and another prospective player, smileykris, in a Best of 5.
Itachi and I promptly lost all 3 games. But I could tell that Itachi was a strong player, and Durden and I decided to sign him to Project Mayhem. Mayhem never won a title, but Itachi has gone on since then to win 5 total championships in THL - at the time of this writing, the most of anyone in THL. Itachi has championships with 4th and Inches in Legacy Season 14, The Cult is Hero Season 9, F2L in Wild Season 1, and FTL in Pro Seasons 1 and 2.
And he’s done it all by being an excellent supportive teammate - always around to give advice on lineups, hop in voice to practice, or just co-op. Itachi is truly deserving of being in the THL Hall of Fame.
-Markshire
Itachi has been a staple of THL for as long as I have been around. Any time I see him on a team I know to take note of them and be wary. Itachi is not just a stellar player, but teammate as well! His participation within his teams is unparalleled. Offering lineup advice and practicing every week with his team is the norm for a player with such high standards as Itachi. So you too should be wary of any team he is playing on. His 5 championship titles reflects this intense motivation to succeed and it is in honor of his achievements that he is being inducted to the Hall of Fame.
-Sage
Ghost - Ghost with out a single doubt in my mind has been one of if not the most integral players on every single team he's played on. When he started out in THL I knew he was going to kill it every time he played. From the sheer amount of prep he put in week in and week out every single season, there was never a chance that he wouldn't do everything he could to win every single week. Seeing him grow as a hearthstone player both in and out of THL has truly been remarkable to see, and I'm glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves for carrying prep every single season. Ly Ghost Ghost and congrats on HOF
-Boozasaurus
RonMexico
me go face? YUP. me play priest? NOPE. what a motto to live by. a motto that only the few that truly devote their play style in the name of rexxar can claim. Some would say they have fallen so much into the hunter way of life they have fallen into the path of the demon hunter. Who is this person you may ask? well i will give you a hint. they claim to wear a hat but they never do, they are the most kind hearted person in real life but a pure savage on the hearthstone battlefield (no not battleground they are not that good there). thats right i am talking about RONTUNA erm i mean BrushyMexico umm i meant RONMEXICO!!!!!!!! feared by all opponents season after season in the legacy world of THL. consistently crushing their competition beneath their bow! Ronmexico has consistently shown THL what it is like to be a top performer in legacy so lets all congratulate him or boo him (live your life i can't tell you what to do) as we WELCOME HIM TO THE THL HALL OF FAME. congrats Ron you deserved this and i wish you all the best in future seasons to come. continue playing hunter classes and ignoring that priest all the way to the top!!!
-Brushytuna
I remember the day I met RonMexico. Fuel suggested he join my newly formed pro team, The Unknown. Ron was a go getter from the beginning, never missing a stride. His devotion to the team was unlike any other person I've met in the THL. I knew he was a great fit from the beginning and I had a feeling he was destined for greatness in our organization.
On top of all his stellar game player and teammanship, he delved into content. He took a struggling Around the Saloon and turned it into one of THLs best shows. He rarely turned down opportunities in content was always a go to guy who you rely on not only doing shows, but casting matches, tournaments, offering written content in PotW, and being an active member in our discord. Without Ron content would not be the same and not be in such a great place that it is in now.
Ron is also a great friend of mine. He was always someone I could bounce ideas off of and the late night discord calls with Tuna were extremely memorable. One thing is for sure, he isn't a HoFer for his BG plays.
His love the game and this organization is what makes his great along with his amazing and great hearthstone game. Ron congratulations!!!
-Dusharmo
the_bigted - The_bigted and THL’s hero series have been almost synonymous for nearly his entire THL career. Ted burst onto the scene in season 7, racing to a rookie of the season and MVP award. Not satisfied with these accolades, he followed up with more strong performances and raised the series championship in season 9 with his teammates from The Cult. Ted has maintained a 59.32% winrate over his 6 seasons in the hero series, no surprise given his consistent dedication. His outstanding play alongside his efforts in content production for hero have given him the nickname “Unofficial Hero Series Commissioner.” True to form, the_bigted continues to set the pace for everyone else, as he is only the second person to be inducted into the hero series hall of fame as a player. With no further ado, it is my absolute pleasure to officially welcome the unofficial hero commissioner into the Hall of Fame.
Congratulations again, the_bigted! We are all fortunate to know you and have you continuing to make THL such an amazing place!
-RonMexico
Liquidox - It was a random set of circumstances that led to LiquidOx being the force to be reckoned you see before you, but here we are. I had just logged into HS on my phone to play a few games before university and to do my NA daily quests; due to the time differences this usually meant a fairly long queue time, but on this occasion I matched up pretty quickly with a player called LiquidOx. I don’t remember the game at all, but it must have been a pretty cool one as he added me after and we wound up having a chat. We realised we were both British players (he is Scottish but I’m claiming him) playing on the NA server, and he told me he had just started streaming as a long time Slysssa sub who had been recommended by her to just give it a go. We swapped socials as he had mentioned he wanted to give HS much more of a try, and I had mentioned THL as a great way of doing that, though we were mid-season at the time so he would have had to wait before recruitment started.
As it happened, I would have to duck out mid-season by chance, so I recommended this Ox character to the rest of the team on F2L (née FTL), and they got him on board. The rest, as they say, is history. From a kid who had a bit of a problem with just chucking out cards to see what would happen, streaming to a handful of viewers on a poky little webcam, to pulling in a hundred+ streaming high legend, captain of Hype Horizen and one of the most decorated players in Pro history (3 championships in 5 seasons, with what could well be a fourth on the way looking at this season), the improvement in not just his play, but his mentality has been astounding to watch. He always was a fantastic person to have on a team; no-one can lighten team morale like a notorious memer, but maintaining a 60% winrate across 6 seasons, with what I would put money on being the highest rollover rate week by week of any one player, shows the sheer unbridled talent of this player. He may not be the hardest prepper, but at the end of the day he doesn’t really need to be, he is just that good, and he truly deserves to be in the HOF.
-rebobson
THL Hall of Fame - 6th Class
memyselfandi - As a member of the Hall of Fame committee, it is my privilege and pleasure to induct MemyselfandI aka MMI into the THL Hall of Fame. I got my start in THL back in Season 5 of Legacy with MMI, and he has always been an overachiever. MMI tried harder than anyone else I've ever played with to not just win his own matches, but help everyone else win theirs as well. MMI was a longtime staple of Hearthstone Academy, and helped carry the team to 2 Championships as well as coached from the bench during the seasons he didn't play. It is because of his sporadic seasonal appearances that it has taken him so long to get his fifth season and meet the requirements for nomination. About every other season someone on the HoF committee would inquire about why he hadn't been nominated yet, forgetting MMI only had 4 seasons played. Well he finally came back and got his fifth season under his belt, and now sits at a phenomenal 71.15% winrate. MMI's standards for success are unparalleled in THL, and he will live on as a legend in the Hall of Fame for his efforts. MMI has no future plans to play again as of my writing this so MMI I just want you to know I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors and congrats again on all you have accomplished in THL! Love you bro
~Sage
Aviously - "Avi has an exceptional 64.71% lifetime winrate without a single championship, but this fact struggles to fully encapsulate the greatness of his genius and care. When I first met him in college, I could tell even from a distance that he put thought into everything that he did. After learning how quickly he gained a reputation from the older students in our college's HS scene, I soon set my sights trying to beat him, and it took becoming his teammate for Tespa to realize that the thought and care he strived to put into his decks was also thoroughly put into everyone lucky enough to call him a friend. For many, including myself, Aviously is the reason for their introduction into THL and the HS community at large, and for many more, he is the catalyst for fantastic growth as both players and people. I think the most important growth I managed in my 7+-year hearthstone career came during the time when I strived to be his equal, something he already said I was. It took me a long time to realize, but what makes him the best wasn't just how good he did, but how he was able to make everyone around him better and better himself simultaneously. Avi is adaptive, innovative, hilarious, personable, respectful, and dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to. I can't think of a better person to deserve this honor.
Thanks for everything, buddy. Keep crushing the competition."
-A2
memyselfandi - As a member of the Hall of Fame committee, it is my privilege and pleasure to induct MemyselfandI aka MMI into the THL Hall of Fame. I got my start in THL back in Season 5 of Legacy with MMI, and he has always been an overachiever. MMI tried harder than anyone else I've ever played with to not just win his own matches, but help everyone else win theirs as well. MMI was a longtime staple of Hearthstone Academy, and helped carry the team to 2 Championships as well as coached from the bench during the seasons he didn't play. It is because of his sporadic seasonal appearances that it has taken him so long to get his fifth season and meet the requirements for nomination. About every other season someone on the HoF committee would inquire about why he hadn't been nominated yet, forgetting MMI only had 4 seasons played. Well he finally came back and got his fifth season under his belt, and now sits at a phenomenal 71.15% winrate. MMI's standards for success are unparalleled in THL, and he will live on as a legend in the Hall of Fame for his efforts. MMI has no future plans to play again as of my writing this so MMI I just want you to know I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors and congrats again on all you have accomplished in THL! Love you bro
~Sage
Aviously - "Avi has an exceptional 64.71% lifetime winrate without a single championship, but this fact struggles to fully encapsulate the greatness of his genius and care. When I first met him in college, I could tell even from a distance that he put thought into everything that he did. After learning how quickly he gained a reputation from the older students in our college's HS scene, I soon set my sights trying to beat him, and it took becoming his teammate for Tespa to realize that the thought and care he strived to put into his decks was also thoroughly put into everyone lucky enough to call him a friend. For many, including myself, Aviously is the reason for their introduction into THL and the HS community at large, and for many more, he is the catalyst for fantastic growth as both players and people. I think the most important growth I managed in my 7+-year hearthstone career came during the time when I strived to be his equal, something he already said I was. It took me a long time to realize, but what makes him the best wasn't just how good he did, but how he was able to make everyone around him better and better himself simultaneously. Avi is adaptive, innovative, hilarious, personable, respectful, and dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to. I can't think of a better person to deserve this honor.
Thanks for everything, buddy. Keep crushing the competition."
-A2
THL Hall of Fame - 5th Class
Bluesombrero - Bluesombrero is one of the most consistent preppers I've ever had the pleasure of playing with. I first met Blue on the original Hearthstone Academy squad during season 5. MeMyselfandI invited him into the discord, and Blue immediately dubbed himself "Head Coach". He honestly just kinda drove everyone crazy back then, but when we were struggling in season 6 I brought him on the team to relieve a burned out Jaybie. Bluesombrero then proceeded to carry HSA to the playoffs in season 6 with his prep work and great play, and we turned that momentum into a championship.
Sporting a 67.31% winrate over 7 seasons and a championship, Bluesombrero has earned his place in the hall of fame. The bar has been set high, and he passed it with flying colors. It has been an honor to play with you, Blue.
You're my boy, blue!
- Sage
I am so happy I introduced bluesombrero to Hearthstone and to THL. Since I met him in second grade, blue has brought his humor, his competitive drive, and his immense skill to every game he touches. First it was chess, and then League of Legends, and then Hearthstone. I’m convinced that he cannot let himself be anything but proficient at what he does.
THL has been a place that these aspects of bluesombrero could shine. He’s a brilliant player and a great friend. I’m glad to have been his teammate: it’s a unique kind of relationship to have with someone, and being a year removed from Hearthstone and THL at this point, I can see how special my time with him in the league was.
Competing against and alongside friends is something awesome that not many people get to do. This community should strive to approach our sport and our relationships with both as much seriousness and as much wit as bluesombrero has. He’s something to behold, in and out of the game.
- MeMyselfAndI
Bluesombrero - Bluesombrero is one of the most consistent preppers I've ever had the pleasure of playing with. I first met Blue on the original Hearthstone Academy squad during season 5. MeMyselfandI invited him into the discord, and Blue immediately dubbed himself "Head Coach". He honestly just kinda drove everyone crazy back then, but when we were struggling in season 6 I brought him on the team to relieve a burned out Jaybie. Bluesombrero then proceeded to carry HSA to the playoffs in season 6 with his prep work and great play, and we turned that momentum into a championship.
Sporting a 67.31% winrate over 7 seasons and a championship, Bluesombrero has earned his place in the hall of fame. The bar has been set high, and he passed it with flying colors. It has been an honor to play with you, Blue.
You're my boy, blue!
- Sage
I am so happy I introduced bluesombrero to Hearthstone and to THL. Since I met him in second grade, blue has brought his humor, his competitive drive, and his immense skill to every game he touches. First it was chess, and then League of Legends, and then Hearthstone. I’m convinced that he cannot let himself be anything but proficient at what he does.
THL has been a place that these aspects of bluesombrero could shine. He’s a brilliant player and a great friend. I’m glad to have been his teammate: it’s a unique kind of relationship to have with someone, and being a year removed from Hearthstone and THL at this point, I can see how special my time with him in the league was.
Competing against and alongside friends is something awesome that not many people get to do. This community should strive to approach our sport and our relationships with both as much seriousness and as much wit as bluesombrero has. He’s something to behold, in and out of the game.
- MeMyselfAndI
THL Hall of Fame - 4th Class
Skritch - Skritch is THL's biggest success story. I remember introducing him to THL when he didn't play a ton of Hearthstone but wanted to try out the competition. It drove him to improve, and even after winning his first championship in his first season in the five seed, he decided he hadn't done quite enough. Since then, he's hit legend for the first time (and frequently afterwards), won two more championships, and improved his record every season (earning a lifetime win rate of over 60%). Not only should we recognize him for his performance alone, but for the path he took there. A path accompanied by involvement in the organization, good sportsmanship, and a lot of practice. THL's competitive environment turned Skritch into the great player (and I think the great person) that he is today. I hope he has plenty of ass-kicking left in him to dish out to some of our higher seeds. The way he's improving even further, it's best that everyone watch out.
-MeMyselfAndI
Skritch - Skritch is THL's biggest success story. I remember introducing him to THL when he didn't play a ton of Hearthstone but wanted to try out the competition. It drove him to improve, and even after winning his first championship in his first season in the five seed, he decided he hadn't done quite enough. Since then, he's hit legend for the first time (and frequently afterwards), won two more championships, and improved his record every season (earning a lifetime win rate of over 60%). Not only should we recognize him for his performance alone, but for the path he took there. A path accompanied by involvement in the organization, good sportsmanship, and a lot of practice. THL's competitive environment turned Skritch into the great player (and I think the great person) that he is today. I hope he has plenty of ass-kicking left in him to dish out to some of our higher seeds. The way he's improving even further, it's best that everyone watch out.
-MeMyselfAndI
THL Hall of Fame - 3rd Class
Brewski - Brewski, King of Conquest, Slayer of Scrubs, Sultan of Sweeps, Master of Matchups. Since season 5, when we were both just rookies looking to have fun and win our matches, I've known Brewski to be the best player in the league. There are so few players that can compete with him that in my mind I see him as the only 0 seed player in THL. It is always impressive to see him thoroughly bully 1 seeds week after week. Brewski is truly an inspiration to me, and I have dozens of memes I've made about him to attest to this. Despite having literally the best win rate in the league at the time of his induction (71.7%!!!), Brewski remains humble, convinced there is no way he's actually the best. While he would have certainly been inducted on his winrate alone, it would be disrespectful of me to not mention how great of a teammate he is. He takes time out of every week to help his comrades prep for their matches, and practice matchups if needed. His insight on ban strategies is some of the most valuable advice I've ever received, reliably refining my own skills just in his explanations of why I'd ban X then play Y first and save Z for last. Lastly, you can't discount his sense of humor. One of the most memorable moments in HSA history was during the season 6 semi finals versus Team Golden Wisp. Brewski played his match against theflyestlai then tells us in discord:
Brewski - "Sorry guys got swept:
Arcturus - "F**k
Brewski - "@here anyone need to practice anytime? I have all weekend plans canceled so I'll be available. If you wanna practice with a 0-3 scrub."
At this point in time, Brew is always first to play his match and consistently starts us out in the lead every week. Seeing that he got not only beaten but SWEPT?! I started writing up a pep talk to keep everyone's heads in the game hoping that they wouldn't be too disheartened by how the week started. Before even finishing my little speech, I absently checked the scoreboard only to see not an 0-3 for Brewski, but a 3-0. You make every season so much more memorable when you're on the team, Brewski. Won't you come play for me again?
-Sage
Merkin_pie - After five seasons playing with Merkin_pie I can confidently say that he is fully deserving of this honor. It did not take long before I would just assume he was going to win every week. I remember the first time I play tested against Merkin - it was immediately apparent that his caliber of play was well above his typical ladder rank (of which I'm fairly certain has never been above five). The thing that is most impressive about his 68.57% win rate over the course of five seasons is that he’s been running every season on a budget collection - playing not what the meta called for, but with what his collection would allow. All the while, Merkin has been a great team member, who despite his dominating performance remains humble. Serving as a key component to team Kawasaki Ninjas Rule reaching the semifinals three times, the finals twice, and winning the Season 3 championship, Merkin_pie has shown consistency of excellence in his performance as a player and a competitor. Sylvanas League is proud to name you its first inductee for player achievement - welcome to the Hall of Fame.
-Delcevare
Brewski - Brewski, King of Conquest, Slayer of Scrubs, Sultan of Sweeps, Master of Matchups. Since season 5, when we were both just rookies looking to have fun and win our matches, I've known Brewski to be the best player in the league. There are so few players that can compete with him that in my mind I see him as the only 0 seed player in THL. It is always impressive to see him thoroughly bully 1 seeds week after week. Brewski is truly an inspiration to me, and I have dozens of memes I've made about him to attest to this. Despite having literally the best win rate in the league at the time of his induction (71.7%!!!), Brewski remains humble, convinced there is no way he's actually the best. While he would have certainly been inducted on his winrate alone, it would be disrespectful of me to not mention how great of a teammate he is. He takes time out of every week to help his comrades prep for their matches, and practice matchups if needed. His insight on ban strategies is some of the most valuable advice I've ever received, reliably refining my own skills just in his explanations of why I'd ban X then play Y first and save Z for last. Lastly, you can't discount his sense of humor. One of the most memorable moments in HSA history was during the season 6 semi finals versus Team Golden Wisp. Brewski played his match against theflyestlai then tells us in discord:
Brewski - "Sorry guys got swept:
Arcturus - "F**k
Brewski - "@here anyone need to practice anytime? I have all weekend plans canceled so I'll be available. If you wanna practice with a 0-3 scrub."
At this point in time, Brew is always first to play his match and consistently starts us out in the lead every week. Seeing that he got not only beaten but SWEPT?! I started writing up a pep talk to keep everyone's heads in the game hoping that they wouldn't be too disheartened by how the week started. Before even finishing my little speech, I absently checked the scoreboard only to see not an 0-3 for Brewski, but a 3-0. You make every season so much more memorable when you're on the team, Brewski. Won't you come play for me again?
-Sage
Merkin_pie - After five seasons playing with Merkin_pie I can confidently say that he is fully deserving of this honor. It did not take long before I would just assume he was going to win every week. I remember the first time I play tested against Merkin - it was immediately apparent that his caliber of play was well above his typical ladder rank (of which I'm fairly certain has never been above five). The thing that is most impressive about his 68.57% win rate over the course of five seasons is that he’s been running every season on a budget collection - playing not what the meta called for, but with what his collection would allow. All the while, Merkin has been a great team member, who despite his dominating performance remains humble. Serving as a key component to team Kawasaki Ninjas Rule reaching the semifinals three times, the finals twice, and winning the Season 3 championship, Merkin_pie has shown consistency of excellence in his performance as a player and a competitor. Sylvanas League is proud to name you its first inductee for player achievement - welcome to the Hall of Fame.
-Delcevare
THL Hall of Fame - 2nd Class
AndyRogers - AndyRogers is one of the most well-known and accomplished veterans of THL. Andy has been in THL since the beginning: he began his career playing for The Hairy Generals in Season Alpha, where he won THL’s first championship. He returned in Season Beta to form Team Andy, where he reached the finals and was “unofficially” crowned MVP of the season. In Season 2, he won yet another title with The Hairy Generals, playing a huge role in their undefeated championship season. After a brief hiatus from League play, Andy returned to THL for Season 8 and improved his overall win rate to 63.68% (while securing a Top 30 ladder finish). Andy’s other accomplishments include being the first ever player to reach 500 PR, as well as having a 60% team win rate in three seasons as a captain. He’s also lent his casting skills to THL productions throughout his career. With seven seasons of sustained success as a player, and strong performances as a captain and contributor to the league, AndyRogers has earned his rightful place in the Hall of Fame and proven once again that The Queen Reigns Supreme.
-Markshire
AndyRogers - AndyRogers is one of the most well-known and accomplished veterans of THL. Andy has been in THL since the beginning: he began his career playing for The Hairy Generals in Season Alpha, where he won THL’s first championship. He returned in Season Beta to form Team Andy, where he reached the finals and was “unofficially” crowned MVP of the season. In Season 2, he won yet another title with The Hairy Generals, playing a huge role in their undefeated championship season. After a brief hiatus from League play, Andy returned to THL for Season 8 and improved his overall win rate to 63.68% (while securing a Top 30 ladder finish). Andy’s other accomplishments include being the first ever player to reach 500 PR, as well as having a 60% team win rate in three seasons as a captain. He’s also lent his casting skills to THL productions throughout his career. With seven seasons of sustained success as a player, and strong performances as a captain and contributor to the league, AndyRogers has earned his rightful place in the Hall of Fame and proven once again that The Queen Reigns Supreme.
-Markshire
THL Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees
Jesus C - Jesus is the epitome of the THL everyman in every aspect except one: his results, which far exceed his peers. Jesus is a consummate student of the game’s competitive aspect, with his first season being a launching pad for a career that included 4 seasons above a 70% winrate, only a single losing season, and consistent progression as a player with reliably strong performance in his seed. His record Season 2 ensured a young Team Rank 5’s entry to the playoffs and earned him an MVP award, which he was able to convert in Season 4 into a championship with the single most dominant team performance in THL’s history. There’s so much more to Jesus than the numbers indicate, with his team members consistently speaking highly of his character and team presence (and his captain was the best man at his wedding!), but his stats alone are enough to earn him entry into the HoF.
-RidiculousHat
Markshire - If you don’t know Markshire, you must be living under a rock. Markshire currently has the most wins of any player not named Slimsch in THL history, and that’s in two fewer seasons: his win-rate is exceptional despite playing in a variety of seeds. We’d say he shows consistent growth as a player, but he went undefeated his first full season so growth may not be the right word here: quite simply, he came into the League as an All-Star and has stayed there ever since. However, it’s not just about ability with Markshire, it’s about his team involvement, his community presence, and his League contributions. Markshire took full ownership of the Director of Content and Engagement position under the new THL Inc. Board structure and worked tirelessly to ensure top quality shows, caster and producer engagement, and regularly executed tournaments. This was in addition to his own contributions to content on the card review streams, as a blog author, and contributing to Friday Night Fights and Salty Saturday. We’re not really sure what he hasn’t done for the League, to be honest!
-RidiculousHat
MVParker - Parker is a THL presence like none other, both on the Ladder, in Discord, and involved with League content. Parker and Jesus have nearly the same record in the same amount of time on the Team Rank 5 dynasty, and Parker has exactly one season on the books below a 50% win-rate; that’s while playing every class in the game nearly every season, regardless of the meta. His one stint as Captain earned him and his squad Best New Team, which is no small feat in and of itself. Beyond his in-game abilities, he’s been a prominent voice in the community for a long time; originally involved with THL in 60 Seconds and evolving into a fixture on Tavern Talk, one of the minds behind the THL Power Rankings, and a core member of the THL Discord. Quite simply, Parker was one of the defining members of THL’s burgeoning community during his involvement with the League and he was a damn good player while he was doing so.
-RidiculousHat
Slimsch - Slimsch is the single most accomplished player in the League’s history, period. Having played nine seasons and 67 matches he’s earned himself a 68.66% win rate. His preparation, execution, and results have been matched by no one, and he conducts himself as one of the most humble players with the utmost sportsmanship. His accomplishments alone are enough to enshrine him into our Hall of Fame, but let it not be forgotten that Slimsch has also given much more than his talents as a player. Over the years Slimsch has contributed to the growth and success of the League while serving as a Board member and later on as Commissioner. Additionally, he’s been one of our all-time favorite personalities on Salty Saturday, Tavern Talk, and many other League productions. He has long been the face of THL, and we will forever remember his unsurpassed excellence.
-Nade
Jesus C - Jesus is the epitome of the THL everyman in every aspect except one: his results, which far exceed his peers. Jesus is a consummate student of the game’s competitive aspect, with his first season being a launching pad for a career that included 4 seasons above a 70% winrate, only a single losing season, and consistent progression as a player with reliably strong performance in his seed. His record Season 2 ensured a young Team Rank 5’s entry to the playoffs and earned him an MVP award, which he was able to convert in Season 4 into a championship with the single most dominant team performance in THL’s history. There’s so much more to Jesus than the numbers indicate, with his team members consistently speaking highly of his character and team presence (and his captain was the best man at his wedding!), but his stats alone are enough to earn him entry into the HoF.
-RidiculousHat
Markshire - If you don’t know Markshire, you must be living under a rock. Markshire currently has the most wins of any player not named Slimsch in THL history, and that’s in two fewer seasons: his win-rate is exceptional despite playing in a variety of seeds. We’d say he shows consistent growth as a player, but he went undefeated his first full season so growth may not be the right word here: quite simply, he came into the League as an All-Star and has stayed there ever since. However, it’s not just about ability with Markshire, it’s about his team involvement, his community presence, and his League contributions. Markshire took full ownership of the Director of Content and Engagement position under the new THL Inc. Board structure and worked tirelessly to ensure top quality shows, caster and producer engagement, and regularly executed tournaments. This was in addition to his own contributions to content on the card review streams, as a blog author, and contributing to Friday Night Fights and Salty Saturday. We’re not really sure what he hasn’t done for the League, to be honest!
-RidiculousHat
MVParker - Parker is a THL presence like none other, both on the Ladder, in Discord, and involved with League content. Parker and Jesus have nearly the same record in the same amount of time on the Team Rank 5 dynasty, and Parker has exactly one season on the books below a 50% win-rate; that’s while playing every class in the game nearly every season, regardless of the meta. His one stint as Captain earned him and his squad Best New Team, which is no small feat in and of itself. Beyond his in-game abilities, he’s been a prominent voice in the community for a long time; originally involved with THL in 60 Seconds and evolving into a fixture on Tavern Talk, one of the minds behind the THL Power Rankings, and a core member of the THL Discord. Quite simply, Parker was one of the defining members of THL’s burgeoning community during his involvement with the League and he was a damn good player while he was doing so.
-RidiculousHat
Slimsch - Slimsch is the single most accomplished player in the League’s history, period. Having played nine seasons and 67 matches he’s earned himself a 68.66% win rate. His preparation, execution, and results have been matched by no one, and he conducts himself as one of the most humble players with the utmost sportsmanship. His accomplishments alone are enough to enshrine him into our Hall of Fame, but let it not be forgotten that Slimsch has also given much more than his talents as a player. Over the years Slimsch has contributed to the growth and success of the League while serving as a Board member and later on as Commissioner. Additionally, he’s been one of our all-time favorite personalities on Salty Saturday, Tavern Talk, and many other League productions. He has long been the face of THL, and we will forever remember his unsurpassed excellence.
-Nade