Day 65/1000 Player: Darktooth Mains: Fox Region: NY Years active: 2013–19, 2022 Peak Global Rank: 59th, 2018 Best Wins: KJH, ChuDat, Amsah, Hax$, Junebug Summary: Darktooth was one of Long Island’s strongest Fox players and a standout competitor during Tri-State’s competitive resurgence. He dominated his local scene, reaching 1st on the Long Island Power Rankings and 5th in New York City. His consistency earned him consecutive global rankings in 2017 and 2018, peaking at 59th in the world, with notable wins over KJH, ChuDat, Amsah, and Hax$. But Darktooth’s legacy extends beyond tournament results. He is credited with discovering and naming “shine mines,” a technical interaction involving Fox and Falco’s reflector that expanded the community’s understanding of the game’s mechanics. Outside competition, Darktooth pursued a career as a music teacher, announcing his retirement in 2019. His combination of technical innovation, regional dominance, and competitive success made him one of Long Island’s defining Melee players.