Product Description

When Bobby George first appeared on the darts scene, he immediately caught the eye: well built (he was the only darts player ever to be approached to take part in TV's Superstars), good looking and with plenty of bling, he was a natural showman. He could play a bit too, as he showed by reaching the final of the world championship in both 1980 and 1994. But that is only the beginning of the story. Before the darts came his time as a doorman at various East End pubs and bars just after the era of the Krays and Richardsons, when baseball bats and knuckle dusters would often come in handy. He also helped build the Victoria line. Since he retired from full-time darts, he has appeared in gangster films such as Dog, on TV programmes such as Celebrity Fit Club, and in videos with The Streets. Now best known as a commentator on the BBC, George relives the excitement of the last thirty years of the world of darts, with plenty of insider gossip and stories about all the most famous players in the TV era of the sport.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #101413 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

About the Author
Bobby George tried various jobs, from painting to concrete floor-laying, before taking up darts at the age of 30. Within six months he was playing in the World Championships, and went on to become one of the most charismatic figures in the golden era of the sport. Now, as well as commentating on the sport for the BBC, he also appears in films, TV and videos.

Customer Reviews

Bling when you're winning
If Charles Dickens were alive today 'Bobby Dazzler' would be one of his masterpieces. The story of a young man born to East-End poverty, who works his jacobs off to earn a crust in the tough world of nightclubbouncing and windowcleaning. This rags to riches tale sees the 'king of bling' first pick up an arrow at the age of 30 and months later be catapulted into the heady world of professional darts. A must read for fans of darts and cheeky cockney chappies alike.
I'd recommend it and give it 180!

Bobby Dazzled
A really humorous and often touching insight into the life of one of Darts' best known players. Love him or hate him, this book is an enjoyable foray into Bobby's world.The early years of his life make gritty reading. Once into the world of darts it reveals the relationships between him, his fellow dart players and the BDO.

Bobby At his Best
This is a great book 4 all darts fans. It was gripping with facts and figures and very interesting read.Very well written and easy to read.