Eric Bristow
English darts player (1957–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eric John Bristow MBE ("The Crafty Cockney") (25 April 1957 – 5 April 2018) was a professional English darts player.
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Full name | Eric John Bristow |
Nickname(s) | The Crafty Cockney |
Born | (1957-04-25)25 April 1957 Hackney, London, England |
Died | 5 April 2018(2018-04-05) (aged 60) Liverpool, England |
Home town | Leek, Staffordshire |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Updated on 19 November 2006. |
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He was ranked number one by the World Darts Federation a record six times, in 1980 and 81, 1983 to 1985, and in 1990. He was a five-time World Champion,[1] a five-time World Masters Champion and a four-time World Cup singles champion.
Bristow died on 5 April 2018 after a heart attack in Liverpool at the age of 60.[2]