Wednesday 2 May 2018 18:44, UK
The late Eric Bristow is to be honoured with the renaming of the Grand Slam of Darts trophy in his name.
The legendary darts star passed away in April, aged 60, having enjoyed a remarkable career in the sport.
A five-time world champion from 1980-1986, Bristow was also a five-time World Masters winner and one of the game's most recognisable stars.
Bristow will now be remembered at the cross-code Grand Slam of Darts, with this year's players competing to win The Eric Bristow Trophy in Wolverhampton.
Whilst Eric played an integral role in the creation of the PDC, the most successful period of his career came in the BDO and, as the only cross-code tournament in darts, we feel this is the most appropriate way to honour his contribution to the sport.
"Eric's achievements marked him out as the greatest player of his generation and he'll be remembered forever as the original superstar of darts," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.
"He was a character who transcended the sport and was known worldwide, and so many sports fans worldwide have fond memories of Eric.
"Whilst Eric played an integral role in the creation of the PDC, the most successful period of his career came in the BDO and, as the only cross-code tournament in darts, we feel this is the most appropriate way to honour his contribution to the sport."
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