Sid Waddell | |
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| Born | 10 August 1940 Alnwick, England |
| Died | 11 August 2012 (aged 72) Harrogate, England |
| Education | The King Edward VI School, Morpeth |
| Occupation(s) | Sports commentator, television presenter |
| Years active | 1972–2012 |
| Known for | Darts commentary One liners |
| Children | 5 |
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.[1] He was nominated for two prestigious awards for his work, and published several books.