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[Aperitif]

RIP Jocky Wilson - it sounds like a sad demise from the dizzy heights of World Champion Darts tournaments. Here - 60,60,60

Here's a trailer for a documentary about him. He became a recluse apparently.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Fags and beer, a proper sportsman...

 

[accountantpete]

I like the tale where Dave Whitcombe checked out to beat Jocky and turned to shake hands - only to find that he had consumed one too many and had fallen off the stage.

 

[Brandane]

One of the few sportsmen to make it onto TOTP in the eighties, too:



Was never convinced by the Beebs' claim that it was a deliberate attempt at humour!

 

[smokeysmoo]

A true darts legend, could you imagine him playing today? He'd have to walk onto Dexys Midnight Runners I feel.
I hope he's found his peace, RIP

 

[rich p]

As the great Sid Waddell said, "Worra nathlete".

Treble 18, single 6, double 1. 62 check-out.