Darts World 50 – 1975 – Master Evans

DARTS NEWS, and hence our own reports, had, for more than a year been centered around a new event. The World Masters had started life backed by audio giants Phonogram, but, after the inaugural holding, the famed music company decided to end its support. IN 1975 the next sponsor was to strike a partnership that is unique in darts and possibly across all sports. Darts … Continue reading Darts World 50 – 1975 – Master Evans

Unsung heroes – Alan Evans

Unsung Heroes – ‘Evans the Arrow’.  IN the modern era of ‘Professional’ darts, we take it for granted that the players at the very top of the game enjoy at least ‘a good living’ from the game, this was not always the case.  Alan Evans, ‘Evans the Arrow’ has a claim to have been the first professional dart player. During the mid-seventies, he was driven from … Continue reading Unsung heroes – Alan Evans