Andy Fordham
English darts player (1962–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrew Fordham (2 February 1962 – 15 July 2021) was an English professional darts player, commonly known as The Viking. He won the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship and the 1999 Winmau World Masters.
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Andy Fordham | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Andrew Fordham |
Nickname | "The Viking" |
Born | (1962-02-02)2 February 1962 Bristol, England |
Died | 15 July 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 59) Woolwich, London, England |
Darts information | |
Playing darts since | 1982 |
Darts | 21g Winmau 'Viking Raiders' |
Laterality | Right-handed |
Walk-on music | "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred |
Organisation (see split in darts) | |
BDO | 1990–2009, 2013–2018 |
PDC | 2009–2011 |
WDF major events – best performances | |
World Ch'ship | Winner (1) 2004 |
World Masters | Winner (1) 1999 |
World Trophy | Semi Final: 2002 |
Int. Darts League | Semi Final: 2003 |
Finder Masters | Runner Up: 2001 |
PDC premier events – best performances | |
Grand Slam | Group Stages: 2015 |
Other tournament wins | |
Tournament | Years |
British Matchplay British Pentathlon Finnish Open Isle of Man Open Norway Open Swiss Open WDF Europe Cup Pairs WDF World Cup Pairs Welsh Open | 1995 1998, 2003 1994 1995 1995, 2000 1994 1996 1995, 2001 2002 |
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