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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 #550 Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

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Thursday, December 21, 2017
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Steel-tip ain’t no Olympic shoo-in – there’s (plastic) competition!

They call him the “Dragon” and he’s a former world champion. He has basked in the glory of his ‘sport,’ one that some describe as “just the right mix of skill and intellect.” Growing older and with a family, he …

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Column #HR215 Paul Lim – you did us PROUD. Keep it going!

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Tuesday, December 19
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Paul Lim – you did us PROUD.  Keep it going!

Aided by copious amounts of Miller Genuine and a nice cigar and to borrow from the Huey Lewis album, Sports: “THIS IS IT” – the ODC’s last column of 2017 (which no doubt will be greeted by cheers from …

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Column #549 The Greatest World Championship Final Ever?

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December 15, 2017
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The Greatest World Championship Match Ever?

As the PDC world championship moves into full swing it seems worth sharing (from May 2003) a replay of what many believe was the greatest world championship final ever…

In 1999, I sat down in a bar outside of Toronto to interview John Part. …

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Column #548 MORE Darts. Booze. Broads. And the Blues.

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As one of my blues harp classmates, Richard Verrochi, put it, “I came to Clarksdale to do a deal with the Devil and found out the Devil was Jon Gindick – and he wasn’t dealin’.”

Gindick, as most of you dart people will not know, is one of the premier blues harmonica instructors in the …

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Column #547 Ohio State vs. Michigan. And DARTS!

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Column 547
Ohio State vs. Michigan.  And DARTS!

The other day I posted my prediction (104 – 3) for Saturday’s annual Ohio State vs. Michigan game. I was generous to Michigan. I gave them 3 points because my wife and daughter went to college in Ann Arbor even though the university …

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Column #HR214 Some advice for the new ADO president

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Thursday, November 15
 Column HR214
Some advice for the new ADO president

It can be reported with certainty that anyone who plays or has played darts has at one time or another been asked…

“You play darts? How many bulls can you throw?”

After one answers, the inevitable less-than-cute follow up question usually is…

“Seriously?”…

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Column #HR213 The ADO should beg machine operators to take over the sport!

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Wednesday, November 1
 Column HR213
The ADO should beg machine operators to take over the sport!

There are times, abeit rather rare, when the Old Dart Coach is spot on.

He may have hit on something recently when he mentioned that the PDC seemed to have “a big tournament every week on TV.” The overall …

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Column #546 It’s Halloween! Or Punky Night, if you live in Somerset, England!

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
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It’s Halloween!  Or Punky Night, if you live in Somerset, England!

This evening, as we in America toss Tootsie Rolls into sacks thrust at us by sticky little children cleverly disguised as sticky little children in sheets, across the pond in Somerset, the Brits are handing out goodies to …

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Column #HR212 You can take a player out of England but you can’t take the England out of the player!

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
 Column HR212
You can take a player out of England but you can’t take the England out of the player!

It takes a great deal to shock the Old Dart Coach, even more to jar the very roots of his being.

This happened recently, twice within days.

The ODC was sure …

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