On this day on October 13, 1984, John Lowe produced a moment of magic by hitting the first ever nine-dart finish in a TV tournament.
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Lowe made history by hitting the nine-dart finish during the MFI Wold Matchplay against former World Champion, Keith Deller.
He hit his nine darter not the typical route though with two 180's, followed by treble 17, treble 18 and double 18. He received £102,000 from this achievement at a time where he was only a one-time World Champion.
He went onto win again in 1987 and 1993 and has gone on to receive a MBE for his services to darts and charity.
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📺 ON THIS DAY in 1984 - The first ever 9-dart finish in a televised darts tournament, thrown by Team Unicorn World Champion Ambassador @jloweprodart
💰 On that magical day John earned £102,000 for his historic 9 dart leg
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