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Born on April 25, 1957, Eric Bristow was from Metropolitan Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom. Eric Bristow was listed as a darts player and athlete. Death is recorded on April 5, 2018, at the age of 60. Recorded honors include Member of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Eric Bristow is a reminder that a sport's popularity often rides on one electric personality. 'The Crafty Cockney' didn't just win in the 1980s; he gave darts its swagger, its theatre, its reason to be watched. I'm fascinated by athletes who are simultaneously dominant and entertaining, because that combination is what actually grows a game beyond its niche. His MBE was earned as much for cultural impact as competitive results. Since his death in 2018 he's remained in the conversation for greatest of all time, and rightly so. I admire figures who don't just master a discipline but expand the audience for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Bristow
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ブリストウ
- Reading
- えりっく・ぶりすとう
- Born
- April 25, 1957 – April 5, 2018
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Metropolitan Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- darts player / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Bristow born?
Born April 25, 1957.
When did Eric Bristow die?
Died April 5, 2018, aged 60.
Where was Eric Bristow from?
Eric Bristow was from Metropolitan Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom.
What did Eric Bristow do?
Eric Bristow worked as darts player, athlete.