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'''Daniel Kish''', also known as '''KishCubed''' (August 16, 1985–January 15, 2005), was an Indiana [[Sheik]] player. His first tournament was in St. Louis, where he immediately made an impact by getting second place over already respected smashers {{sm|Joshu}}, {{sm|Ignatius}}, and {{sm|Snex}}.  He was generally considered the best member of the [[Ship of Fools]], except for the occasional loss to {{sm|KishSquared}}.   
 
'''KishCubed''' (August 16th, 1985 – January 15th, 2005), was a {{SSBM|Sheik}} player from Indiana. His first tournament was in St. Louis, where he immediately made an impact by getting second place over already respected smashers {{sm|Joshu}}, {{sm|Ignatius}}, and {{sm|Snex}}.  He was generally considered the best member of the [[Ship of Fools]], except for the occasional loss to {{sm|KishSquared}}.   


Even as KishCubed went through open heart surgery and a heart transplant, his tournament career continued to flourish, often taking Top 3 prizes until his final tournament at Flame of Bowser 3, where he placed 1st, going 2-0 the whole tournament against such players as {{sm|DSF}}, {{sm|Eddie}}, and {{sm|Drephen}}.   
Even as KishCubed went through open heart surgery and a heart transplant, his tournament career continued to flourish, often taking Top 3 prizes until his final tournament at Flame of Bowser 3, where he placed 1st, going 2-0 the whole tournament against such players as {{sm|DSF}}, {{sm|Eddie}}, and {{sm|Drephen}}.   


He died on January 15th, 2005 at the age of 19 from complications following heart surgery and rejection of the transplant. [[MLG]] made a donation in his name to the Make-a-Wish foundation, a group that had touched Daniel's life.
He passed away on January 15th, 2005 at the age of 19 from complications following heart surgery and rejection of the transplant. [[MLG]] made a donation in his name to the Make-a-Wish foundation, a group that had touched Daniel's life.


==Tournament History==
==Tournament History==
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
===''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''===
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|[http://www.geocities.ws/raw64life/ Raw 64 Life Tourney #2]||December 2003-February 2004||10th||—||—
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|Flame of Bowser 3||November 2004||1st||—||—
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzf3DHn968s Combo Video]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzf3DHn968s Combo Video]
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*[https://smashboards.com/threads/to-all-who-knew-daniel-kish-aka-kishcubed.48025/ Smashboards thread regarding his death]
*[https://smashboards.com/threads/to-all-who-knew-daniel-kish-aka-kishcubed.48025/ Smashboards thread regarding his death]
*[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/kishcubed MLG statement regarding his death]
*[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/kishcubed MLG statement regarding his death]
[[Category:Indiana smashers]]
[[Category:Indiana smashers]]
[[Category:Sheik professionals (SSBM)]]
[[Category:Sheik professionals (SSBM)]]

Revision as of 00:15, April 29, 2017

KishCubed
Character info
Smash 64 main Pikachu
Melee main Sheik
Team info
Crew(s) Ship of Fools
Personal and other info
Real name Daniel Kish
Location Indiana United States
Miscellaneous info
Skill Super Smash Bros. Melee Top professional (deceased)

KishCubed (August 16th, 1985 – January 15th, 2005), was a Sheik player from Indiana. His first tournament was in St. Louis, where he immediately made an impact by getting second place over already respected smashers Joshu, Ignatius, and Snex. He was generally considered the best member of the Ship of Fools, except for the occasional loss to KishSquared.

Even as KishCubed went through open heart surgery and a heart transplant, his tournament career continued to flourish, often taking Top 3 prizes until his final tournament at Flame of Bowser 3, where he placed 1st, going 2-0 the whole tournament against such players as DSF, Eddie, and Drephen.

He passed away on January 15th, 2005 at the age of 19 from complications following heart surgery and rejection of the transplant. MLG made a donation in his name to the Make-a-Wish foundation, a group that had touched Daniel's life.

Tournament History

Super Smash Bros.

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
Raw 64 Life Tourney #2 December 2003-February 2004 10th

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
St. Louis Tournament June 21st, 2003 2nd
Snexus 2 July 12th, 2003 ?
Flame of Bowser October 2003 4th? 2nd Grid
Show Me Your Moves 1 April 3rd, 2004 2nd
MLG Chicago 2004 June 19th-20th, 2004 7th
MELEE-FC1 July 9th-10th, 2004 5th 9th KishSquared
Midwest Challenge August 9th, 2004 2nd
Show Me Your Moves 2 September 25th, 2004 4th
Flame of Bowser 3 November 2004 1st

External Links