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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- darts player / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Bristow born?
April 25, 1957 – April 5, 2018.
Where is Eric Bristow from?
Eric Bristow is from Metropolitan Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom.
What does Eric Bristow do?
Eric Bristow works as darts player, athlete.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.