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Bellies and Bullseyes: The Outrageous True Story of Darts

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Sid has made darts enjoyable to watch so I gave this book a look. He really has made this sport what it is today. (With the help of the pros)

I enjoyed the book quite a bit and play in a few dart leagues. Why did I only gave it a three? I followed darts in England for quite awhile since I lived in New Zealand a few years. In the US no one knows who any of these players are except the most die hard dart players. At league one night I asked 10 people who John Lowe and Eric Bristow where only.... 1 knew. Like I said I liked the book but most here wouldn't have much of an interest. Hopefully that will change as the sport grows.

People sometimes wonder about my interest in professional darts. Although the sport is huge in England and Europe, those of us in the states are just beginning to take note. My wife and I go to the Las Vegas Classic each July to watch the best players in the world -- and we went to London for the 2008 World Championships. A match between Phil "the Power" Taylor and Raymond Van Barneveld is one of the classic sporting events for its drama, entertainment, and atmosphere. So that brings us to Sid Waddell. Waddell has made a career of calling the action on British TV -- American fans such as myself must generally be content to listen to the audio stream or watch the snippets that are sometimes shown on sports networks here long after the event is over. But Wadell makes it worthwhile. Who could come up with lines like, "His face is sagging with tension" or "Even Hypotenuse would have trouble working out these angles." So if you are at all curious, this book is a must-read. And if you read it, I can honestly say that you will never look at a dartboard the same way again.