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English darts player
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
27 January 1942
Death:
16 September 2011
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Brian Netherton (27 January 1942 – 16 September 2011) was an English professional darts player.
Career
Netherton was a Cornish darts player who first came to prominence when he won the News of the World Darts Championship in 1972 at the Alexandra Palace in London. This was the first year in which the tournament was televised in the UK, by ITV. Netherton represented the Welcome Home Inn from Par in Cornwall. He defeated John Walker in the semi-finals before triumphing over Welshman Alan Evans 2–0 in the final.
Netherton also won the Swedish Open in 1972, defeating Swede Ingemar Bjorling 2–1 in the final. He never played in the World Championship but continued to play in his native Cornwall.