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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 #533 “I collect friends” – Stacy Bromberg (1956 – 2017)

Thursday, February 23, 2017
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“I collect friends” – Stacy Bromberg (1956 – 2017)

Today at King David Mortuary in Las Vegas, Nevada, along with a couple hundred others from as far away as England and Japan, I said good-bye to one of my best friends ever.  Stacy Bromberg was just 60 years old.  …

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Column #532 Rest in Peace Stacy Bromberg – by the Old Dart Coach, Howie Reed

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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Rest in Peace Stacy Bromberg – by the Old Dart Coach, Howie Reed

For most of the night I have tried to put words to paper to remember my friend, Stacy Bromberg. I can’t. I just can’t. Not yet. But I will.

But where I have failed the Old …

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Column #531 Hey Dart People! BEWARE of dogs bearing notes!

Friday, February 10, 2017
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Hey Dart People!  BEWARE of Dogs Bearing Notes!

It’s been a week now since my wife left town. Marylou, always organized, shipped her shoes ahead in a big box and then hopped a flight to Houston. Her sister lives there. They’re gonna go shopping. Probably for shoes.

My dog, …

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Column #530 Dogs – the cure for all darts’ woes!

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Dogs – the cure for all darts’ woes!

It occurred to me recently after reading a Dave Barry commentary about whether dogs watch television that it was far past time to address one of the most vital of life’s mysteries. It’s a question that has perplexed the world’s best …

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Column #HR186 Welcome to the Golden Age of Darts

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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Welcome to the Golden Age of Darts

Those from the Golden Age of Darts will remember the when Ricky Nelson sang his baby heart out with “Garden Party.” The song tells the woeful tale of Nelson playing a concert at Madison Square Garden when he no longer portrayed the …

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Column #HR185 TARTS DARTS… How Dare Thee!

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
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TARTS DARTS… How Dare Thee!

Not long ago, the Old Dart Coach invited the Las Vegas Reviews Journal’s top sport columnist to a “soft tip” bind draw at a local Las Vegas pub. It would have been a bar without darts. The “luck of the draw” – or “unluck,” …

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Column #529 CONGRATULATIONS JOHN PART!

Thursday, January 5, 2017
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CONGRATULATIONS JOHN PART!

Massive CONGRATULATIONS are due three-times world champion John Part, who just the other night was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame.

I last spent time with John at the CDC finals in Woodland Hills in September. But I recall so many other occasions, from Las …

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Column #HR184 Charlie Daniels might have the final word on the PDC World Championships

Wednesday, January 4, 2016
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Christmas Presents!

During the Old Dart Coach’s first trip to England – “many moons ago,” as the Injuns say – he went to a soccer game on New Year’s Day. Had to since, as surprising as it sounds, they didn’t show the Rose Bowl on TV there.  Strange folks.…

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