The 20 year quiz - Darts World. Nov 1992

[Bruce Terrett]

"How good is your memory for darts events over the past 20 years? These 20 questions feature news items in each of these years."
1972 - This 'local' player became the first winner of Yorkshire Television's Indoor League title, defeating Charles Ellis in the final. Colin Minton
1973 - The first Home Internationals were held at Durdham Downs, Bristol with 'somewhat predictably' England coming on top, but can you name the country who finished runners-up?
1974 - Which major tournament made its debut staged at the West Centre Hotel, Fulham? World Masters
1975 - Bespectacled American from New Jersey who won the North American Open beating Californian Jess Hernandez in the final? Conrad Daniels
1976 - Sam Hawkins was the instigator behind the British Pentathlon which made its debut on the Darts Calendar. Can you name the first winner? John Lowe
1977 - Wales became the first winners of the World Cup Team title, but can you name 3 of the four-man team? Alan Evans, Leighton Rees, David 'Rocky' Jones and Phil Obbard
1978 - She made her England debut against Scotland and was rewarded with the honour of being 'Lady Of The Match'. Who is she? Linda Batten
1979 - Norman Gilmour, Terry O'Dea - Australia, Alan Thomas - Wales and Murray Smith all played in World Cup II, but which countries respectively did they represent?
1980 - Who did Eric Bristow beat in the final to win his first World Professional title? Bobby George
1981 - Can you name the Welsh lady who won the Women's British Open?
1982 - Steve Brennan claimed a notable scalp by defeating defending champion Eric Bristow in the World Championship. But in which round? First Round
1983 - This American took the Ladies Singles title in the World Cup IV held in Scotland? Sandy Reitan
1984 - Who was John Lowe's opponent when he threw the first televised 9-dart game, pocketing for himself a cool £102,000? Keith Deller
1985 - Underdogs maybe, but deserved winners of the Nations Cup title? Finland
1986 - Jocky Wilson defeated Dave Whitcombe to win the British Professional Championship, but in which northern town was the tournament staged? Redcar
1987 - £5,000 and a kiss on the cheek from Linda Lusardi were the prizes for this top professional, for winning the prestigious News Of The World title. Can you name him? Mike Gregory
1988 - Canadian champion who finished runner-up to Eric Bristow in the MFI World Matchplay tournament held at Basildon, Essex. Bob Sinnaeve
1989 - This Surrey county player took the French Open Singles title and the Cockney Classic championship. Can you name this up-and-coming player? Dave Askew
1990 - Englishman whose televised darting career began as a contestant on Bullseye, who took the Player Of The Tournament award in the Home Internationals. Peter Evison
1991 - Top English Ladies who teamed up to win the Ladies Pairs title in the Canadian Open. Mandy Solomons /
1992 - Men's and Ladies Inter-Counties team champions.

[nikkiboy]

1977 - Leighton Rees, Alan Evans and Tony Ridler?

[Bruce Terrett]

1977 - Leighton Rees, Alan Evans and Tony Ridler?

Ridler is incorrect.

[nikkiboy]

1977 - Leighton Rees, Alan Evans and Tony Ridler?

Ridler is incorrect.

got to be rocksy jones then

[Bruce Terrett]

1977 - Leighton Rees, Alan Evans and Tony Ridler?

Ridler is incorrect.

got to be rocksy jones then

Indeed, David 'Rocky' Jones. Phil Obbard was the fourth player in the team.

[mc1958]

1974 - the Winmau World Masters won by Cliff Inglis

[mc1958]

1980 - Bobby George

[mc1958]

1984 - Keith Deller
1985 - Finland - I've got a signed programme and someone filled in the scores lol

[mc1958]

For the 1990 one, is that the year they appeared on Bullseye or when they won the player of the tournament? If it's the Bullseye appearance then I would guess at James Wilson.

[Bruce Terrett]

For the 1990 one, is that the year they appeared on Bullseye or when they won the player of the tournament? If it's the Bullseye appearance then I would guess at James Wilson.

1990 is when he won the Player Of The Tournament.

[spaceman70]

For the 1990 one, is that the year they appeared on Bullseye or when they won the player of the tournament? If it's the Bullseye appearance then I would guess at James Wilson.

1990 is when he won the Player Of The Tournament.

Wazza?

[Bruce Terrett]

For the 1990 one, is that the year they appeared on Bullseye or when they won the player of the tournament? If it's the Bullseye appearance then I would guess at James Wilson.

1990 is when he won the Player Of The Tournament.

Wazza?

Nope

[mc1958]

1975 - I think he did but not certain if he wore glasses, but was it Conrad Daniels

1978 - I can only think of 2 people for this - it's probably the wrong one but I'll guess at Linda Batten (Maureen Flowers is the other name I can think of lol)

[Bruce Terrett]

Conrad Daniels and Linda Batten are both correct!

[slymaster]

1972 - Colin Minton
1976 - John Lowe
1983 - Sandy Reitan
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[rabsmith2]

1979 Australia, 1982 first round.

[Bruce Terrett]

1979 Australia, 1982 first round.

Which one was Australia?

[nikkiboy]

Terry O'Dea was an aussie

[WCDPA]

For the 1990 one, is that the year they appeared on Bullseye or when they won the player of the tournament? If it's the Bullseye appearance then I would guess at James Wilson.

1990 is when he won the Player Of The Tournament.

Wazza?

Nope

Was it Dennis Harbour ?
Or Peter Evison.

[mc1958]

1979 - purely by the names I would guess at Wales for Alan Thomas and Scotland for Murray Smith - never heard of Norman Gilmour either but would guess at Canada

1987 - Mike Gregory? My other guess would be Dave Whitcombe, but he appears in the previous question lol.

1991 - Deta Hedman and Tricia Wright?