The Darts World 50: 1990
The baton wasn’t so much as handed over as snatched away as Phil Taylor grabbed the first of his World titles in an emphatic victory Continue reading The Darts World 50: 1990
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The Darts World 50: 1987 Bob’s No.1
Reigning World Master, Anderson was in the middle of a superb spell of darts. A hattrick of Winmau World Master’s titles, and soon after, the World Championship, would come his way! Continue reading The Darts World 50: 1987 Bob’s No.1
The Darts World 50 – 1985
Eric made sure his was the first name on the new trophy after he had been given the previous one, for winning it three times… Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1985
The Darts World 50 – 1984 That Perfect Moment
No wonder John achieved perfection in 1984. His stance, composure and simple repetitive throw were never better than this. Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1984 That Perfect Moment
The Darts World 50 – 1984
The remarkable Terry Swain designed his own standing braces in order to be able to play ‘mainstream’ darts events as far back as 1984 Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1984
The Darts World 50 – 1980
From this victory and throughout the decade that followed Bristow dominated the game of darts both on and off the board…. Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1980
The Darts World 50 -1980 The Left Hand Gang
Are the Lefties proportionally represented or were at some disadvantage? Continue reading The Darts World 50 -1980 The Left Hand Gang
The Darts World 50 – John Lowe and 1979
“Claiming your first World Championship is a great achievement for any player… I knew I needed another to prove to everyone that I was a worthy champion. Continue reading The Darts World 50 – John Lowe and 1979
The Darts World 50 – 1978
Leighton Rees staked his claim to darting immortality at the first official World Championships. His defeat of John Lowe, in the final, capped the early period of Welsh darting dominance. The much-loved Leighton Rees proved too strong for England’s John Lowe. The ‘red mist’ had featured Rees, Evans, Ridler, and Obbard, among others, hoovering up major events and team titles. Rees himself was one of … Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1978
The Darts World 50 – 1977
Just think that, in the modern era, he would still have been eligible for the World Youth Championship and the Development Tour! Continue reading The Darts World 50 – 1977