Tony O'Shea

Tony O'Shea

Darts player infobox


playername = Tony O'Shea
fullname =
nickname = "Silverback"
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1961|05|09
cityofbirth = Stockport
countryofbirth = England
dateofdeath =
cityofdeath =
countryofdeath =
hometown = Stockport
homecountry = England
since =
darts =
music = Hey Baby by DJ Otzi
BDO = 2000 to present
PDC =
currentrank = 9 (BDO)
BDO World = Semi-finalist 2004
World Masters = Finalist 2004
World Darts Trophy = Finalist 2002
Int. Darts League = Finalist 2005
PDC World =
Matchplay =
Grand Prix =
UK Open =
Vegas =
Premier League =
tournament = Swiss Open
resultyears = 2003
achievement = Televised nine dart finish at 2007 International Darts League
updated =

Tony O'Shea (Stockport, May 9 1961) is an English darts player who competes for the British Darts Organisation. Due to his squat figure, he's nicknamed "Silverback". His walk-on music in Hey Baby by DJ Ötzi.

O'Shea has reached three Grand Slam finals in the past few years (2002 at the World Darts Trophy vs Tony David 0-6, 2004 at the Winmau World Masters vs Mervyn King 6-7 and in 2005 at the International Darts League vs Mervyn King 11-13) but hasn't won one yet.

In 2002 his made his debut at the BDO World Professional Darts Championship, narrowly losing to former Masters champion Colin Monk in the deciding leg of the deciding set. Two years thereafter he reached the semi-finals after a winning streak defeating Gary Anderson, Gary Robson and Ted Hankey before he eventually went out against Mervyn King (5-1).

At the 2004 World Darts Championship he reached the quarter finals. This year's opponent's performance at Lakeside Country Club, Martin Adams with an 100.68 average, was too high for O'Shea, who himself averaged 94.32, to gain a place in the second round.

O'Shea managed to achieve a televised nine dart finish against Adrian Lewis during the 2007 International Darts League on May 9, 2007 which made the tournament the first in darts history to witness two perfect games. The occasion was made even sweeter as he was celebrating his 46th birthday.

In the 2008 World Championship, O'Shea defeated Steve Farmer in the first round, but was defeated by Winmau World Masters champion Robert Thornton in the second round.

Tony is married to Jill and has two children. He also has four grandchildren.

External links

* [http://www.tonysilverbackoshea.com/ Website]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Tony O’Shea — Tony O Shea Tony O’Shea (* 9. Mai 1961 in Stockport) ist ein englischer Dartspieler. Im Januar 2009 stand er im Finale der Weltmeisterschaft der BDO gegen Ted Hankey, das er mit 7 6 verlor. Sein Spitzname ist Silverback. Weblinks …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Tony O'Shea — Pour les articles homonymes, voir O Shea. Tony O Shea, né sur l île de Valentia en Irlande en 1947, est un photographe irlandais. Sommaire 1 Biographie 2 Co …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Tony Volpentest — (* 1973 in Edmonds, Washington) ist ein ehemaliger US amerikanischer Sprinter, Paralympicssieger und Weltrekordhalter, der durch einen Gendefekt ohne Füße und Hände geboren wurde. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Karriere 2 Erfolge (Auszug) 2.1 …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Shea Cowart Council — Mary Shea Cowart (* 1979) ist eine ehemalige US amerikanische Sprinterin, Paralympicssiegerin und aktuelle Weltrekordhalterin. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben und Karriere 2 Erfolge (Auszug) 2.1 Paralympics 2000 Sydney (T44) 2.2 …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Shea Stadium — This article is about the former home of the New York Mets. For other uses, see Shea Stadium (disambiguation). William A. Shea Municipal Stadium Shea Stadium Location …   Wikipedia

  • Tony Clement — Pour le joueur de rugby à XV gallois, voir Tony Clement (rugby à XV). Tony Clement en 2010 L honorable Anthony (Tony) Peter Clement, C.P., B.A …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Tony Bennett — Infobox musical artist Name = Tony Bennett Img capt = Tony Bennett at the Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, 2005 Background = solo singer Birth name = Anthony Dominick Benedetto Born = birth date and age|1926|8|3 Astoria, Queens, New …   Wikipedia

  • Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play — The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play presented since 1947, is awarded to actors in productions of new or revival plays.Award winners1940s*1947 José Ferrer – Cyrano de Bergerac / Fredric March – Years Ago *1948 Henry… …   Wikipedia

  • Shea Cowart — Mary Shea Cowart (* 1979) ist eine ehemalige US amerikanische Sprinterin, Paralympicssiegerin und aktuelle Weltrekordhalterin. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben und Karriere 2 Erfolge (Auszug) 2.1 Paralympics 2000 Sydney (T44) …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical — The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical is awarded to the actor who was voted as the best actor in a musical play, whether a new production or a revival. The award has been announced since 1948, but the nominees who… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”