15 Facts About Darryl Fitton

Darryl Fitton was born on 5 May 1962 and is a former English professional darts player.

Darryl Fitton was nicknamed The Dazzler and worked as an undertaker before embarking on his darts career.

Darryl Fitton was a three-time BDO World Championship semi-finalist, the runner-up at the 2007 World Masters, and a quarter-finalist at the 2008 Grand Slam of Darts.

Darryl Fitton reached the quarter-finals before being beaten by Andy Fordham, who went on to win the title.

Darryl Fitton is known as a consistently high scorer, he once held the record for best average in a full, televised match.

Darryl Fitton reached the semi-finals of the 2009 BDO World Championship, beating Mark Salmon in the first round and then defeated 12th seed Simon Whitlock in round two.

Darryl Fitton then claimed the 2009 Dutch Open title, beating Willy van de Wiel in the final and then the Isle of Man Open title, beating World Champion Ted Hankey in the final.

Darryl Fitton managed to retain some form later in the year by reaching his second Zuiderduin Masters final, where he narrowly lost to Scott Waites having had two darts to win.

Darryl Fitton's form improved after this but his 2014 World Championship was ended in the first round by Tony Eccles, in Eccles's last tournament before being convicted of child grooming.

In 2015, Darryl Fitton hit a nine-dart finish in the Dutch Open final against Martin Adams, although he ended up losing the match.

Darryl Fitton reached the final of the Jersey Open losing to Scott Mitchell.

Darryl Fitton confirmed on his Facebook his intention to switch to the Professional Darts Corporation for the 2018 season, and he entered the 2018 Q-School in an attempt to win a Tour Card.

Darryl Fitton rejoined the British Darts Organisation and competed in the Dutch Open.

Darryl Fitton reached the last 16 and got beaten by Dave Parletti.

Darryl Fitton's televised average of 114.15 was the world record until Phil Taylor broke it at the 2008 UK Open.