Angus Ross

Angus Ross (18 April 1953 – 17 January 2016) was a Scottish professional darts player who competed in the 1970s and 1980s.

For the New Zealand Olympic bobsledder, see Angus Ross (bobsleigh).

Angus Ross
Personal information
Born18 April 1953
Glasgow, Scotland
Died17 January 2016(2016-01-17) (aged 62)
Kinbrace, Scotland
Darts information
LateralityRight-handed
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO1979–1982
BDO majors – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 16: 1982
World MastersLast 16: 1979
Other tournament wins
BDO Golden Darts Ch'ship Pairs 1980
BDO Nations Cup 1981

Biography

Ross represented Scotland with captain Rab Smith and Jocky Wilson in the 1981 BDO Nations Cup. In the final with Scotland and England tied at 4–4, Ross defeated Cliff Lazarenko in the deciding leg to clinch the trophy 5-4 for the Scots.[1]

He competed in the 1981 BDO World Darts Championship, losing in the first round to John Lowe. He then played in the 1982 BDO World Darts Championship and defeated former world champion Leighton Rees 2–0 in the first round, but was defeated by Australian Terry O'Dea 0–2 in the second round.

Ross once appeared on the quiz show Bullseye, where he achieved a score of 179 from nine darts.

Ross died from pancreatic cancer in January 2016 at the age of 62.[2]

World Championship results

BDO

References
  1. Cliff Lazarenko vs Angus Ross 1981 Nations Cup Final
  2. "Far north darts ace laid to rest as legends pay tribute". Johnogroat-journal.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2016.


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