From five people in the crowd to millionaires taking over the world: How darts became the greatest show in sport - and why its Alexandra Palace days are numbered

---

From five people in the crowd to millionaires taking over the world: How darts became the greatest show in sport - and why its Alexandra Palace days are numbered

---

Before we get to princes, vikings, a nuke and other explosions that took him by surprise, Barry Hearn wishes to discuss his epiphany. It was delivered by horse 30 years ago last month. The date was Boxing Day, 1994, and the venue was Circus Tavern in Purfleet, Essex. Hearn loves this story. They all do. Within darts, it's the go-to double and a flashback to a less certain era, when the PDC World Championship was in its second edition.
Read More >> Full Article on Source: ANIO MAG
#US #ShowBiz #Sports #Politics #Celebs #Costco #Melania #Mike Johnson #Georgia #Massie #Kennedy