- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (12 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752882260
- ISBN-13: 978-0752882260
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 178,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Bobby George first appeared on the darts scene, he immediately caught the eye: well built (he was the only darts player ever to be approached to take part in TV's Superstars), 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 full-time darts, he has appeared in gangster films such as Dog, 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.
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Bobby George tried various jobs, from painting to concrete floor-laying, before taking up darts at the age of 30. Within six 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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book 4 all darts fans. It was gripping with facts and figures and very interesting read.Very well written and easy to read.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If Charles Dickens were alive today 'Bobby Dazzler' would be one of his masterpieces. The story of a young man born to East-End poverty, who works his jacobs off to earn a crust in the tough world of nightclubbouncing and windowcleaning. This rags to riches tale sees the 'king of bling' first pick up an arrow at the age of 30 and months later be catapulted into the heady world of professional darts. A must read for fans of darts and cheeky cockney chappies alike.
I'd recommend it and give it 180!
I'd recommend it and give it 180!
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Enjoyed this book but agree with the reviewer who says that Bristow's is better. Bobby has had a very interesting life. Total respect for him for playing the World Final with a broken back. Bobby is a very personable bloke and a true legend. Glad I bought this book.
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Smashing, Great
My partner is a darts player and we have met Bobby on a few occasions. I bought the book for my partner to read when he went away to adarts competition.
Published 12 months ago by margot
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I found the first half of the book very interesting and its obvious he had a tough upbringing and is an extremely hard worker and dedicates himself 100% to anything he puts his... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andy
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