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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 #HR191 Remembering Rick “The Hammer” Ney

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Remembering Rick “The Hammer” Ney

The photo says it all about Rick Ney. His youthful joy of winning. The photo is from the 1985 World Cup – the US team’s old medal win in Brisbane, Australia.

Rick “The Hammer” Ney was a legend in the world of darts – …

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Column #HR190 Bring back the North American Open Darts Tournament!

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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Bring back the North American Open Darts Tournament

Years ago, Dartoid penned a brilliant April 1 column.  He detailed the PDC buying the BDO and taking over “amateur” darts. An April Fool’s column belonging in the Dart Writer’s Hall of Fame that is located somewhere between here and there.…

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Column #534 Fidel Castro, Ernest Hemingway, and Darts in Cuba

Saturday, April 1, 2017
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Fidel Castro, Ernest Hemingway, and Darts in Cuba 

“Entering a totalitarian state,” wrote a recent traveler to Cuba of his arrival at Havana’s José Martí International Airport, “I expected more militaristic security. Instead, I was warmly welcomed by female immigration and security agents wearing uniforms that included shorts and …

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Column #HR188 “Comradeship” and the Golden-Agers’ Reunion

Monday, March 13, 2017
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“Comradeship” and the Golden-Agers’ Reunion  

Sitting outside Yates Pub on Soi Yamoto (named after the Japanese restaurant, Yamoto) the Old Dart Coach had a flashback to a scene in the 1992 movie My Cousin Vinnie (25 years old today). Joe Pesci (as the rookie lawyer, Vinnie) is sitting in …

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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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