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Tony Green
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Anthony John Green
29 January 1939 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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| Died | 4 March 2024 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Sports commentator, television presenter |
| Years active | 1978–2024 |
| Known for | Darts commentary and Bullseye |
Anthony John Green (born January 29, 1939 – died March 4, 2024) was a famous English sports commentator and TV presenter. He was best known for his exciting darts commentary and for being the scorer on the popular game show Bullseye. Tony Green brought a lot of energy to the world of darts and television.
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Tony Green's Darts Journey
Tony Green was a talented darts player himself before he became a commentator. He played darts for his county, Lancashire. Later, he became the main commentator for the BBC's coverage of the BDO World Professional Darts Championship. This was a big annual event in the darts world.
Tony's Role in Darts Organizations
Tony Green was also an important official for the British Darts Organisation (BDO). He was involved in a big change in darts, which led to the creation of another major darts group, the Professional Darts Corporation. He also led a group called the International Darts Players' Association (IDPA). This group was like a union for players who stayed with the BDO.
Tony Green's Broadcasting Career
Tony Green started his broadcasting career in 1978. He became a well-known voice for darts fans.
Commentating on Darts
From 1978 to 1994, Tony Green and Sid Waddell were the main darts commentators for the BBC. They made watching darts exciting for many people. Sid Waddell left the BBC in 1994, but Tony Green continued. He stayed with the BBC until the 2016 Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships. This was the last time the BBC showed the event.
Tony's Time on Bullseye
Tony Green was very famous for his role on the TV darts quiz show Bullseye. He was the announcer and co-host from 1982 to 1995. The show was produced by Central for ITV. He returned to the show when it came back in 2006 on the Challenge channel. Tony also appeared as the scorer on a special Bullseye episode in 2007.
Other TV Appearances
In 2000, Tony Green appeared as himself in a talk show called Meet Ricky Gervais. He was also a narrator and commentator for the BBC show Let's Play Darts for Comic Relief in 2015. This show helped raise money for charity.
Taking a Break for Health
In 2010, Tony Green took a break from his career. He was getting treatment for cancer of the tongue. He recovered successfully and returned to his work.
Tony Green's Passing
Tony Green sadly passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 85. He had been battling Alzheimer's disease for a long time. He will be remembered for his unique voice and his passion for darts.
