Legacy

'The Bronzed Adonis' Beaton is adored by darts fans worldwide, with his crowning glory becoming the 1996 BDO World Champion at Lakeside....

The first ‘Boy Wonder’’s talent...had to be honed in pubs, for his adult county team and at ‘Open’ competitions...

Superman Matt Clark was the biggest mover following the Target Open Series events at Newbury this weekend...

...and the project that would lead to the Ally Pally and every ‘Big 5’ major within twenty months was underway...

The field will be increased to 12 players from the previous 8, with a third session added...

in the final against John Part I could barely move. The Embassy and BBC were really putting pressure on me to play...

Both men were attempting to win a major television tournament for the first time...

“It’s the right time. I can’t compete anymore. My right hip is gone. I’ll be 64 when I retire. It’s enough. I’m enjoying my life now....

Allix, who had been a player manager at that time, stood tall throughout, became the WDC's chief executive and later moved into the role of event director...