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Raymond van Barneveld
Raymond van Barneveld: The Darting Icon
Raymond van Barneveld, known popularly as "Barney", was born on April 20, 1967, in The Hague. This Dutch maestro began his illustrious career in the realms of WDF/BDO before making a landmark switch to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) in 2006.
A Glittering Career
Van Barneveld's career has been nothing short of remarkable. He boasts five world championship titles, with four of them in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and a prestigious win in the PDC. His accomplishments don't end there; he's also a three-time World Cup title winner in the World Darts Federation (WDF) and clinched the European title in 2004.
Distinctive Achievements
Among his many accolades, Van Barneveld is distinguished for being one of only four dart players to clinch world championships in both BDO and PDC. Furthermore, he's the lone player to have secured world titles across the BDO, PDC, and WDF boards. His prowess on the board also extends to several televised tournament victories, making him a force to reckon with.
World Rankings and Signature Moments
Barney's proficiency with the darts ensured that he held the numero uno position in world rankings in both BDO and PDC circuits. Additionally, he etched his name in history by becoming the first to land a 9-dart finish at the PDC World Darts Championship.
Team Triumphs
Representing the Netherlands, Van Barneveld's team accolades include victories in the WDF Europe Cup and the PDC World Cup of Darts, with memorable partnerships alongside Co Stompé, Vincent van der Voort, and the darts sensation Michael van Gerwen. He also paired with Roland Scholten to clinch the PDC World Pairs title.
A Sporting Revolution in the Netherlands
Van Barneveld's meteoric rise and monumental successes played a pivotal role in propelling the sport of darts to immense popularity in the Netherlands. His contributions to the sport are well-documented, including an authorized biography released on October 17, 2007.
Before the Limelight
Before his ascendancy in the world of darts, Van Barneveld led a humble life working as a postman at PTT. His early challenges in the sport included a loss at the BDO World Darts Championship final in 1995 against Richie Burnett. However, destiny offered a rematch in 1998, where Barney turned the tables to secure the title.