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David Uri
Mar 25, 2012, 7:29:56 AM3/25/12
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Jocky Wilson dies two days after turning 62
Two-time world darts champion Jocky Wilson died on Saturday night at
the age of 62.
Wilson turned professional in 1979 and rose to fame after he claimed
the 1982 and 1989 World Championships.
A Fife police spokeswoman told the BBC: "The death is non-suspicious
and due to a medical matter."
Tommy Cox, who managed Wilson from 1988-1996, said: "In the 1980s
there wasn't a person in the country who didn't know who Jocky Wilson
was."
He added: "Jocky transcended the whole spectrum of life in the UK.
It's a very sad day because Jocky was loved by so many people for the
great character he was."
The Kirkcaldy-native, who turned 62 on Thursday, had recently been
suffering with the lung disorder chronic pulmonary obstructive
disease.
Fife emergency services were called to his home in the town at 2100
GMT but he was deceased at the scene when an ambulance arrived.
Wilson's career saw him challenge Englishman Eric Bristow and John
Lowe for the sport's major honours before his retirement in 1995.
His first victory in the World Championship came in 1982 when he beat
Lowe 5-3 in the final.
Seven years later, he beat his other great rival Bristow 6-4, in a
match where the "Crafty Cockney" had recovered from 5-0 down to find
himself at 5-4 and 2-2 in the tenth set.
From his debut at the World Championship in 1979 until 1991, Wilson
managed to reach at least the quarter-finals of the tournament on
every occasion.
Wilson also lifted the British Professional Championship four-times
between 1981 and 1988, as well as the British Open and Matchplay
titles.
Former World Champion Raymond van Barneveld tweeted: "Sad to hear
Jocky Wilson died at age 62 he was a great player and i have many good
memories of him RIP champ"
Darts player Steve Beaton said: "RIP Jocky Wilson. What a sad day for
darts, my thoughts go out to his family. What a legend I always had a
laugh when Jocky was around".
Fellow PDC player Wayne Mardle wrote: "Jocky Wilson the darting
legend has passed away. What a character, I loved watching him play,
sadly I never had a chance to meet him"
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Jocky Wilson dies two days after turning 62
Two-time world darts champion Jocky Wilson died on Saturday night at
the age of 62.
Wilson turned professional in 1979 and rose to fame after he claimed
the 1982 and 1989 World Championships.
A Fife police spokeswoman told the BBC: "The death is non-suspicious
and due to a medical matter."
Tommy Cox, who managed Wilson from 1988-1996, said: "In the 1980s
there wasn't a person in the country who didn't know who Jocky Wilson
was."
He added: "Jocky transcended the whole spectrum of life in the UK.
It's a very sad day because Jocky was loved by so many people for the
great character he was."
The Kirkcaldy-native, who turned 62 on Thursday, had recently been
suffering with the lung disorder chronic pulmonary obstructive
disease.
Fife emergency services were called to his home in the town at 2100
GMT but he was deceased at the scene when an ambulance arrived.
Wilson's career saw him challenge Englishman Eric Bristow and John
Lowe for the sport's major honours before his retirement in 1995.
His first victory in the World Championship came in 1982 when he beat
Lowe 5-3 in the final.
Seven years later, he beat his other great rival Bristow 6-4, in a
match where the "Crafty Cockney" had recovered from 5-0 down to find
himself at 5-4 and 2-2 in the tenth set.
From his debut at the World Championship in 1979 until 1991, Wilson
managed to reach at least the quarter-finals of the tournament on
every occasion.
Wilson also lifted the British Professional Championship four-times
between 1981 and 1988, as well as the British Open and Matchplay
titles.
Former World Champion Raymond van Barneveld tweeted: "Sad to hear
Jocky Wilson died at age 62 he was a great player and i have many good
memories of him RIP champ"
Darts player Steve Beaton said: "RIP Jocky Wilson. What a sad day for
darts, my thoughts go out to his family. What a legend I always had a
laugh when Jocky was around".
Fellow PDC player Wayne Mardle wrote: "Jocky Wilson the darting
legend has passed away. What a character, I loved watching him play,
sadly I never had a chance to meet him"
--
David Uri.
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Mar 25, 2012, 11:09:04 AM3/25/12
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David Uri <davidu...@bigfoot.com> wrote:
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/darts/17503460
> [...]
http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article771960.ece/BINARY/Jocky+Wilson%2C+the+Scottish+Darts+Player+Of+The+1980%27s+sitting+an+a+bar+
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/darts/17503460
> [...]
>He added: "Jocky transcended the whole spectrum of life in the UK.
>It's a very sad day because Jocky was loved by so many people for the
>great character he was." The Kirkcaldy-native, who turned 62 on
>Thursday, had recently been suffering with the lung disorder
>chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.
This was his idea of exercise:
>It's a very sad day because Jocky was loved by so many people for the
>great character he was." The Kirkcaldy-native, who turned 62 on
>Thursday, had recently been suffering with the lung disorder
>chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article771960.ece/BINARY/Jocky+Wilson%2C+the+Scottish+Darts+Player+Of+The+1980%27s+sitting+an+a+bar+
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