Brian Netherton

Brian Netherton (27 January 1942 - 16 September 2011) was an English professional darts player.

Brian Netherton
Personal information
Full nameBrian Netherton
Born(1942-01-27)27 January 1942
Cornwall, England
Died16 September 2011(2011-09-16) (aged 69)
Par, Cornwall
Home townPar, Cornwall
Darts information
Playing darts since1964
Darts26g
LateralityRight-handed
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO1973–1974
Other tournament wins
News of the World Darts Ch'ship 1972
Swedish Open 1972

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.[1] He defeated John Walker in the semi-finals before triumphing over Welshman Alan Evans 2–0 in the final.[2]

Netherton also won the Swedish Open in 1972, defeating Swede Ingemar Bjorling 2–1 in the final.[3] He never played in the World Championship but continued to play in his native Cornwall.

References

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