Jake (gamer)
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Jacob Lyon (born July 28, 1996), better known by his online alias Jake, is an American professional Overwatch player and coach for the Houston Outlaws of the Overwatch League. Prior to joining the Outlaws, he played for the teams Bird Noises, Hammers Esports, and Luminosity Gaming Evil, and was the captain of the 2017 United States Overwatch World Cup team. After retiring as a player, Lyon joined the Overwatch League broadcast team as an analysis caster. In 2021, Lyon came out of retirement and signed with the Houston Outlaws as a player and coach.
Jake | |
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Personal information | |
Name | Jacob Lyon |
Born | (1996-07-28) July 28, 1996 (age 27) San Diego, California |
Nationality | American |
Career information | |
Games |
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Playing career | 2016–2019, 2021 |
Role | Damage, support |
Number | 76 |
Coaching career | 2021–2022 |
Team history | |
As player: | |
2016–2017 | Bird Noises |
2017 | Hammers Esports |
2017 | Luminosity Gaming Evil |
2018–2019, 2021 | Houston Outlaws |
As coach: | |
2021–2022 | Houston Outlaws |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Lyon is one of the Overwatch League's best-known players and has served as an ambassador of esports. He was interviewed by The Today Show about the Overwatch League, and represented esports players at a summit with the International Olympic Committee.