History of The Embassy WDC Trivia Quiz

Some questions about the history of The Embassy World Championship!

A multiple-choice quiz by jantje. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jantje

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
64,605

Updated
Dec 03 21

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1. Who was the first player from 'overseas' to win the final? Hint

Co Stompe

Raymond Van Barneveld

John Part

Bobby George

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2. What was so special about the first final, held in 1978? Hint

Went all the way

Nothing

Final was in legs, not sets

Players began to fight

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3. Who was the first player to win the WDC twice in a row? Hint

Raymond Van Barneveld

Jocky Wilson

Eric Bristow

John Lowe

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4. Who was the first non-UK player to win the WDC twice in a row? Hint

Co Stompe

Tony David

Raymond Van Barneveld

John Part

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5. Eric Bristow must be the greatest player of all times. In 1991, he stood in the final for the last time. How many times did he play the final? Hint

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6. How many times did Eric Bristow become World Champion? Hint

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7. Who won the title in 2002? Hint

Eric Clarys

Mervyn King

Tony David

Martin Adams

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8. In 1990, somebody played a perfect nine dart leg. What was his name? Hint

Eric Bristow

Paul Lim

Bobby George

Phil Taylor

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9. Bobby George has to be one of the biggest figures in darts. He played two finals, but lost both. Against who? Hint

Eric Bristow and Richie Burnett

John Lowe and John Part

Richie Burnett and John Lowe

Eric Bristow and John Part

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10. The 1992 final is regarded by by commentators as the greatest final af all. Who were the finalists? Hint

Phil Taylor and Jocky Wilson

Mike Gregory and Dennis Priestley

Eric Bristow and Bob Anderson

Phil Taylor and Mike Gregory

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first player from 'overseas' to win the final?

Answer: John Part

John Part of Canada beat Bobby George 6-0 in the 1994 final.

2. What was so special about the first final, held in 1978?

Answer: Final was in legs, not sets

Leighton Rees beat John Lowe 11-7 in legs.

3. Who was the first player to win the WDC twice in a row?

Answer: Eric Bristow

He won the title in 1981 and 1982.

4. Who was the first non-UK player to win the WDC twice in a row?

Answer: Raymond Van Barneveld

He won the title in 1998 and 1999.

5. Eric Bristow must be the greatest player of all times. In 1991, he stood in the final for the last time. How many times did he play the final?

Answer: 10

He played the final in 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991.

6. How many times did Eric Bristow become World Champion?

Answer: 5

He won the final in 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985 and 1986.

7. Who won the title in 2002?

Answer: Tony David

He beat Mervyn King 6-4.

8. In 1990, somebody played a perfect nine dart leg. What was his name?

Answer: Paul Lim

9. Bobby George has to be one of the biggest figures in darts. He played two finals, but lost both. Against who?

Answer: Eric Bristow and John Part

In 1980, Bobby lost 5-3 to Eric Bristow. In 1994, he lost 6-0 to John Part.

10. The 1992 final is regarded by by commentators as the greatest final af all. Who were the finalists?

Answer: Phil Taylor and Mike Gregory

Phil Taylor won it 6-5. This final went all the way.

Source: Author jantje

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