ERIC BRISTOW is to be remembered after bosses decided to name the Bwin Grand Slam of Darts trophy after him.
Bristow passed away last month, aged 60, after a career which saw him become a national icon and then a reality TV star.
The Crafty Cockney was a five-time world champion in the 1980s and played a major role in helping to form the groundbreaking Professional Darts Corporation.
He then went on to become a TV pundit and spotter on Sky Sports’ coverage of PDC events and starred in ITV’s “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!” show in 2012.
Now PDC bosses have ensured his name will live on into the future by deciding players at the cross-code Grand Slam of Darts will compete to win The Eric Bristow Trophy.
PDC chairman “Eric’s achievements marked him out as the greatest player of his generation and he’ll be remembered forever as the original superstar of darts.
“He was a character who transcended the sport and was known worldwide, and so many sports fans worldwide have fond memories of Eric.
“As such, we felt that it was fitting to introduce The Eric Bristow Trophy, which will be presented to the winner of the Bwin Grand Slam of Darts from 2018 onwards.
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“Whilst Eric played an integral role in the creation of the PDC, the most successful period of his career came in the BDO and, as the only cross-code tournament in darts, we feel this is the most appropriate way to honour his contribution to the sport.”
Bristow becomes the third legend of the sport to see their achievements recognised with the naming of a trophy.
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Those playing in the William Hill World Darts Championship each year compete to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy, named after the brilliant broadcaster who was the voice of the sport.
And Phil Taylor has had the BetVictor World Matchplay title named after him as a nod to his remarkable career in the game.
Tickets for the Bwin Grand Slam of Darts go on General Sale from 10am on Friday May 4.
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