I've Got The Power! Trivia Quiz

A quiz about darts supremo, Phil "The Power" Taylor.

A multiple-choice quiz by gigantosaurus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gigantosaurus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,784

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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275

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1. In what year was Phil Taylor born? Hint

1978

1950

1960

1970

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2. Before darts, how did Phil Taylor earn his living? Hint

As a ceramic engineer making toilet handles

As a kitchen porter mopping floors and cleaning drains

As a glass blower making ornamental vases

As a forklift truck driver loading and unloading deliveries in a brewery

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3. Phil Taylor was born in the same UK city as pop star Robbie Williams, and both men supported their local football team. What is the name of this team? Hint

Port Vale

Nottingham Forest

Leyton Orient

Stockport County

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4. Who did Taylor beat to win his first World Championship in 1990? Hint

Eric Bristow

Cliff Lazarenko

John Lowe

Jocky Wilson

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5. In 1991 World Championships, Taylor lost in the quarterfinal to which player? Hint

Mike Gregory

Eric Bristow

Dennis Priestly

Rod Harrington

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6. Taylor was nominated for a MBE in the 2001 New Year's honours list, but it was later retracted and annulled. Why did this happen? Hint

He was convicted of drink driving

He was convicted of indecent assault

He was convicted of fraud

He was convicted of tax evasion

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7. During the World matchplay in 2002, Taylor threw his first nine-darter. Who was his opponent? Hint

Chris Mason

Wes Newton

Roland Scholten

Jamie Harvey

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8. In 2010 at the UK Open in Bolton, Taylor threw a record average score for a televised match. What was his match average score? Hint

88.88

118.66

101.15

164.71

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9. Taylor was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2006, and again in 2010. Which of the following statements about his success in these nominations is correct? Hint

He was not in the top three in either year

He was third place in 2006 and runner up in 2010

He was runner up in 2006 and winner in 2010

He was not in the top three in 2006 but was runner up in 2010

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10. In 2009, what long running British soap opera did Phil Taylor appear in? Hint

Brookside

Coronation Street

Eastenders

Emmerdale

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Phil Taylor born?

Answer: 1960

His full name is Philip Douglas Taylor and he was born in Stoke on Trent, a city in the North of England on 13th August 1960.

2. Before darts, how did Phil Taylor earn his living?

Answer: As a ceramic engineer making toilet handles

Phil left his job in 1988 to devote more time to darts. It paid off as just two years later he was World Champion.

3. Phil Taylor was born in the same UK city as pop star Robbie Williams, and both men supported their local football team. What is the name of this team?

Answer: Port Vale

Port Vale's biggest success was in 1954 when they reached the FA Cup final. Robbie Williams is their most prominent fan, and a restaurant at the club's stadium, Vale Park, is named after him.

4. Who did Taylor beat to win his first World Championship in 1990?

Answer: Eric Bristow

It was a complete upset. Taylor was a virtual unknown at the time, beat favourite Bristow 6-1.

5. In 1991 World Championships, Taylor lost in the quarterfinal to which player?

Answer: Dennis Priestly

Taylor and Priestly have played in some memorable World Championship final matches over the years. Taylor beat Priestly in 3 consecutive finals in 1996, 1997, and 1998, then again in 2000. Priestly beat Taylor in the first PDC World Championship in 1994.

6. Taylor was nominated for a MBE in the 2001 New Year's honours list, but it was later retracted and annulled. Why did this happen?

Answer: He was convicted of indecent assault

The incident happened in 1999 after an exhibition match in Scotland. After the match, Taylor was accompanied back to the van he was staying in by 2 women in their 20s, who later accused him of indecent assault. He denied the charge but was found guilty.

7. During the World matchplay in 2002, Taylor threw his first nine-darter. Who was his opponent?

Answer: Chris Mason

Taylor has thrown a nine-darter against all of these, Scholten during the 2005 UK Open, Newton during the 2007 UK Open, and Harvey during the 2008 UK Open.

8. In 2010 at the UK Open in Bolton, Taylor threw a record average score for a televised match. What was his match average score?

Answer: 118.66

It was in round 4 and he beat Kevin Painter 9-0.

9. Taylor was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2006, and again in 2010. Which of the following statements about his success in these nominations is correct?

Answer: He was not in the top three in 2006 but was runner up in 2010

In 2006, Zara Phillips (equestrian) won the award with Darren Clarke (golf) the runner up and Beth Tweddle (gymnastics) third. In 2010, Tony McCoy (jockey) won the award, and Jessica Ennis (athletics) was third.

10. In 2009, what long running British soap opera did Phil Taylor appear in?

Answer: Coronation Street

Taylor was cast as Disco Dave, the captain of a darts team who had come to the Rovers to play a match. We see him briefly on screen but he had no lines.

Source: Author gigantosaurus

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