Sid Waddell

Sid Waddell
Waddell in 2007
Born(1940-08-10)10 August 1940
Alnwick, England
Died11 August 2012(2012-08-11) (aged 72)
Harrogate, England
EducationThe King Edward VI School, Morpeth
St John's College, Cambridge
OccupationsSports commentator, television presenter
Years active1972–2012
Known forDarts commentary
One liners
Children5

Sidney Waddell (10 August 1940 – 11 August 2012) was an English sports commentator and television personality. He was nicknamed the Voice of Darts due to his fame as a darts commentator, and worked for Granada, Yorkshire, BBC and Sky Sports. Due to his joke-telling skills he was also nicknamed the Thief of Bad Gags, firstly by Dave Lanning. He was nominated for two awards for his work, and published several books.

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