Wikipedia - T1 (esports)

T1 (previously known as SK Telecom T1 or SKT T1) is a South Korean esports organization operated by T1 Entertainment & Sports, a joint venture between SK Telecom and Comcast Spectacor. The team that would become SKT T1 was originally founded in 2002 by StarCraft player Lim "BoxeR" Yo-hwan under the name Team Orion, which was later renamed to 4 Union in December 2003. In April 2004, South Korean wireless carrier SK Telecom began sponsoring the team, officially creating the team SK Telecom T1.

T1's League of Legends team has won a record four League of Legends World Championship titles (2013, 2015, 2016 and 2023), two Mid-Season Invitational titles (2016 and 2017), and ten League of Legends Champions Korea championships, also a record.

History

The team that would become T1 was originally founded in 2002 by StarCraft player Lim "BoxeR" Yo-hwan under the name Team Orion, which was later renamed to 4 Union in December 2003. On April 13, 2004, South Korean wireless carrier SK Telecom sponsored the team with an investment of US$2 million, officially creating the team SK Telecom T1; by May 2005, it was estimated to have earned $15 million worth of market effects.

On December 13, 2012, SK Telecom expanded into League of Legends esports by acquiring the roster of Eat Sleep Game, and created the team SK Telecom T1 S. On February 26, 2013, they created a second League of Legends team, SK Telecom T1 K.

In 2016, SKT closed their StarCraft II division, after KeSPA announced that they would be discontinuing the Proleague.

In 2018, SK Telecom T1 expanded into two more esports, establishing a Hearthstone division on July 29 and a PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds division on August 13. By 2019, SKT T1 had expanded to own and operate teams in at least eight games, including the two aforementioned, League of Legends, Fortnite, Dota 2, Super Smash Bros., and Apex Legends.

In October 2019, SK Telecom T1 was rebranded to simply T1, after SK Telecom and Comcast Spectacor partnered to create T1 Entertainment & Sports, and Joe Marsh was named the CEO. League of Legends player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok then became a part-owner of T1 Entertainment & Sports in February 2020.

On March 9, 2020, T1 signed its first player to its newly formed Valorant team.

SK Telecom T1 is a South Korean esports team that has made a name for itself in the world of competitive gaming. The team was founded in 2002 and has since become one of the most successful esports teams in history. SK Telecom T1 has a strong presence in the League of Legends scene, having won multiple championships in the game's professional league.

The team is known for its exceptional skill and strategic gameplay, as well as its ability to adapt to different opponents and situations. SK Telecom T1's players are highly skilled and dedicated, with a deep understanding of the game and its mechanics. They work together seamlessly to execute complex strategies and outmaneuver their opponents.

SK Telecom T1 is also known for its strong leadership and coaching staff. The team's coaches are highly experienced and skilled, providing guidance and support to the players both in and out of the game. This has helped the team to maintain a high level of performance and consistency over the years.

Overall, SK Telecom T1 is a formidable esports team that has earned its place among the best in the world. With its talented players, strong leadership, and dedication to excellence, the team is sure to continue its success in the years to come.