Tommy Sherman

Tommy Sherman was a former student of Lawndale High, in Trent Lane's graduating class. He was seen in the episode The Misery Chick. His presence is felt, indirectly, in other episodes. (For example, A Tree Grows in Lawndale.)

Tommy was a star football player, quarterback of the Lawndale Lions when the team won the State championship.

He was known for always wanting to bring in the touchdowns himself (no passing, he wanted to personally RUN IN all of the touchdowns). He also had the habit of turning to wave to the crowd as he did so, and ended up running into the goal post head-first multiple times. This caused an injury which nearly caused him to miss the championship game.

It also caused a goal post on the Lawndale Lions football field to be named for him, thus setting up the major conflict of The Misery Chick.

Personality-wise, he can only be described in the kindest terms as "a colossal jerk" (Daria's phrasing), seeing himself entitled to sex and attention and possessed of a casual, arrogant racism.

It is safe to say that, when Tommy's time comes, he will not be mourned, save perhaps by Kevin Thompson, who worships and idolizes him.