When Bobby George first appeared on the darts scene, he immediately caught the eye: well built, good looking and with plenty of bling, he was a natural showman. He could play a bit too, as he showed by reaching the final of the World Championship in both 1980 and 1994. but that is only the beginning of the story. Before the darts came his time as a doorman at various East End pubs and bars just after the era of the Krays and Richardsons, when baseball bats and knuckle-dusters would often come in handy. He also helped build the Victoria line. Since he retired from fulltime darts, he has appeared in gangster films such as Dog and on TV programmes such as Celebrity Fit Club and in videos with The Streets. Now best known as a commentator on the BBC, George relives the excitement of the last thirty years of the world of darts, with plenty of insider gossip and stories about all the most famous players in the TV era of the sport.

Author Biography

Bobby George tried various jobs, from painting to concrete floor-laying, before taking up darts at the age of 30. Within 6 months he was playing in the World Championships and went on to become one of the most charismatic figures in the golden era of the sport. Now, as well as commentating on the sport for the BBC, he also appears in films, TV and videos. Previous titles: Bobby Dazzler (HC Feb 07)