Sunday, March 25, 2012

Two-time world darts champion Jocky Wilson dies two days after his 62nd birthday

Former world darts champion John ‘Jocky’ Wilson was hailed as the ‘Braveheart’ of the game yesterday following his death at  the age of 62.

A star of the golden era of darts, famed for downing lager with vodka chasers during matches, he died at his home in Kirkcaldy, Fife, after a battle with lung disease.

Tommy Cox, who managed Wilson from 1988-1996, paid tribute to the man who helped lay the foundations of the modern game.



Read more: Mail Online  

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