One of lifes true gentlemen. I had the pleasure of meeting Andy on a few occasions. Always gave his time freely to chat to the fans. I was at the Lakeside in 2004 when he won the BDO world title. I have the dartboard (signed by the players) that Andy won his second round match on that year. Raffle prize.
PeKaatjeOPAnkeveen, North Holland Netherlands6,334 posts
galrads: I thought you guys gave up dart tossing for axe throwing in pubs
Wouldn't be a bad idea I think. Been a member of a dartsclub, and we were with 8 in a team but only 4 + 2 substitudes could play in matches against other pubs. But everyone had sucha big ego and always demanded to play, seen many fights between teammembers. That's why I quitted. Darts obviously ain't a gentleman's sport, but Andy Fordham was a gentleman, even while he drink up to 60 can's of beer a day sometimes. WTF, I've known several alcoholics, all dead now, but I think they didn't drink more than 30 cans a day. Which still is a lot (9 liters).
PeKaatje: Wouldn't be a bad idea I think. Been a member of a dartsclub, and we were with 8 in a team but only 4 + 2 substitudes could play in matches against other pubs. But everyone had sucha big ego and always demanded to play, seen many fights between teammembers. That's why I quitted. Darts obviously ain't a gentleman's sport, but Andy Fordham was a gentleman, even while he drink up to 60 can's of beer a day sometimes. WTF, I've known several alcoholics, all dead now, but I think they didn't drink more than 30 cans a day. Which still is a lot (9 liters).
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Died at the age of 59, way to young for such a friendly guy. He actually was the most sympathetic guy in the darts-sport.