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Eric Bristow

English darts player (1957–2018)

  • Fame54.3
  • Momentum8.5
  • Wikipedia7.9K
Source-basedRising
Lived 1957–2018, aged 61United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomAthletesAthlete
  • Wikipedia
    16 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1957–2018
    Aged 61
  • Known for
    Heartlands
    2003
Summary
Updated 2026-07-20

Eric John Bristow was an English professional darts player from Hackney in East London. Nicknamed "the Crafty Cockney", Bristow was one of the most iconic and successful players of the 1980s and is credited with helping to boost the sport's popularity during that era. He continues to be regarded as one of the best darts players of all time.

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  • Member of the Order of the British Empire
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Rising
54.3
Composite of search demand, mentions, audience & graph footprint.
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Momentum8.5
Historical14.5
Now attention47.0
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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