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"Dartoid" is the pseudonym of Paul Seigel, a prominent chronicler of darts for over 35 years. His columns are celebrated for their wit and insight, often detailing his quest for a game in exotic locales worldwide. His writing offers vibrant commentary on the competitive darts landscape, including players, organizations, tournaments and the sport's unique culture. Dartoid's articles are highly regarded among darts enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in promoting and documenting darts as both a recreational pastime and professional sport.

Column #HR247 The World Championship is days away and the PDC has checked all but one box!

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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The World Championship is days away and the PDC has checked all but one box!

This is the traditional holiday column in which the Old Dart Coach kicks things off by singing “Deck the Hall with balls from Holly,” one of the great Christmas tunes. Too many people in …

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Column #HR245 Tommy Cox – a giant in a game that way too often rewards midgets

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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Tommy Cox – a giant in a game that way too often reward midgets

In just days, the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. In case you’re ever asked to appear on Jeopardy, India, Canada, Liberia, Norfolk Island and Netherlands also have a Thanksgivings Day although not …

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Column #HR244 The World Cup, Wade and Wacky Tobacky

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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The World Cup, Wade and Wacky Tobacky

The Old Dart Coach is a fan of Ben Franklin, a Colony Founding Father (despite going outside in the rain to fly a kite with an iron house key tied to its tail). History reports that he got an electric shock – …

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Column #566 In the days before DartConnect…

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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In the days before DartConnect

In the old days before DartConnect, someone named Sarah Parsons chiseled into a block of stone what became revered as the Ten Commandments for Keeping Score.

Scorekeepers SHALL NOT:

  1. Talk while keeping score!
  2. Move about while keeping score. Stand still!
  3. Look at the shooter.

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Column #HR241 Paddy Power Champions League of Darts

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Paddy Power Champions League of Darts

Many darters in America used to spend Sundays glued to the television screen watching NFL football. Now, there’s another option (one taken by the Old Dart Coach – after beers): watching the PDC on TV/computer. The latest event was the Paddy Power Champions …

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