by Bobby George (Author)
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.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Orion
Published: 12 Dec 2007
ISBN 10: 0752882260
ISBN 13: 9780752882260
Book Overview: Bobby George is a hugely popular cult figure on the darts circuit. This book is more than a darts story - it is a tale of a charismatic and tough showman, who has gone from childhood poverty to building his own eighteen-bedroom mansion. His work as a commentator for BBC2 was seen by over 4 million people in 2006. This autobiography includes fascinating stories from the golden era of Eric Bristow, Jocky Wilson and John Lowe, when darts drew audiences of up to 10 million. 'The PDC may have the best players in Phil Taylor and Raymond Barneveld but they haven't got the celebrity, the swagger and the stories of Bobby George. Richly entertaining' Daily Mail. 'A kaleidoscopic account of groupies, post-Krays London, knuckle-dusters and near-death experiences' The Times. 'A well-written story about a great character. A brilliant book' Garry Richardson, BBC. 'There is no doubt that Bobby George has grafted. His childhood sounds horrific and his dad (whom he adored) is a character and a half' Daily Telegraph. 'Authentic and entertaining' Time Out. 'Book of the week. No darts fan should miss it' Independent.
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