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Darts icon Eric Bristow urged his own dad to bet against him in World Championship final
darting legend.The previously little known qualifier from Ipswich stunned the all-conquering player of the 1980s, clinching the title with a stunning 138 finish. It was the highlight of Deller’s career and he continues to be known as the ‘138 man’ to many. But there are a number of fascinating backstories to that final, including one of Bristow’s father, George, betting on Deller to win throughout that tournament.George Bristow was a regular at his son’s tournaments and often bumped into Deller at the 1983 event, held at the Jollees venue in Stoke.