Alan Glazier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alan Glazier |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Alan James Glazier |
| Nickname | "The Ton Machine" |
| Born | 21 January 1939 Hampton, London, England |
| Died | 12 November 2020 (aged 81) |
| Home town | Hayes, Hillingdon, England |
| Darts information | |
| Playing darts since | 1961 |
| Darts | 21 Gram |
| Laterality | Left-handed |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| BDO | 1975–1989, 1994–1997 |
| BDO majors – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Semi Finals: 1986 |
| World Masters | Last 32: 1986, 1989 |
| Other tournament wins | |
| Tournament | Years |
| North American Open Swedish Open |
1977 1978 |
Alan James Glazier (born 21 January 1939 – died 12 November 2020) was a famous English darts player. He was known by his cool nickname, "The Ton Machine." He also stood out because he always wore all-black outfits when he played.
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Becoming a Darts Star
In the 1970s, darts became super popular. Alan Glazier was one of the first players to become a professional. This meant he played darts full-time to earn his living. He helped show that darts could be a real career.
Competing in World Championships
Alan Glazier was part of history! He played in the very first World Professional Darts Championship in 1978. He didn't win that first time, but he kept trying.
In 1979, he made it to the quarter-finals of the World Championship. This means he was one of the top eight players! His best performance was in 1986 when he reached the semi-finals. This was a huge achievement in his career.
Other Big Competitions
Besides the World Championship, Alan also did well in other major events. In 1979, he reached the final of the News of the World Darts Championship. He also won the Swedish Open in 1978, which was a great victory.
Life Beyond the Oche
Many people might remember Alan Glazier from TV. He appeared 15 times on a popular UK show called Bullseye. This show helped make darts even more famous.
Alan also proudly represented his country, England. He played for the national team 27 times between 1974 and 1988.
After his professional playing career, Alan Glazier started selling his own darts. These darts were designed just like the ones he used to play with. He continued to be involved in the world of darts.
Alan Glazier passed away on 12 November 2020, at the age of 81. He will always be remembered as a pioneer in professional darts.
