Hi Guys
There is another golden oldie who should not be overlooked in the world of darts and that is the legend that is 'The Eagle' Larry Butler.
Butler made his BDO debut in 1992 aged 36 and won the inaugural PDC World Matchplay in 1994 beating the Great Dennis Priestley 16-12 and is still one of only 7 players to have won the title in its 22 year history (thanks to Phil Taylors 15 title haul)
check it out here: https://youtu.be/hXcGuLJprUw
It is a testament to the great mans abilities and proof that age is no barrier in that Butler aged 58 reached the last 16 of the BDO World Championship in 2016 (his first appearance in 19 years) and World Masters final in 2015 aged 57!
A winner of no less than 37 opens across both steel and soft tip Butler is American's most prolific darts player (John Part is Canadian) and shows no sign of deterioration in his game (given he has just had his best run in 2015/16 since 1994, some 20 years later)!
I hope Butler's still doing this in 20 years time!
Larry Butler you are a true inspiration and America should be proud of their finest darts export!
Luke
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