Eric Bristow - Inducted into PDC Hall of Fame in 2005
Five-time World Champion Eric Bristow was one of the inaugural members of the PDC Hall of Fame, having been inducted alongside John Lowe in 2005 and presented with a commemorative trophy by PDC Chairman Barry Hearn ahead of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship final.
Both Bristow and Lowe have been two of the leading figures in darts for more than 30 years and have played a key role in the development of darts during the past three decades, enjoying both great success and a great rivalry along the way.
At least one of the pair were involved in a World Championship final every year during the 1980's, with three being played against each other.
They were also key figures in the PDC's emergence as the leading body for Professional Darts in the 1990's.
Barry Hearn said at the time: "It gives me great pleasure to announce that John and Eric are the first players to enter the PDC Hall of Fame.
"Their achievements throughout the past 30 years deserve such recognition as they have been tremendous ambassadors for darts.
"They led the way in terms of taking the game forward with their professionalism, will to win and talent, and remain involved at the highest level to this day.
"For John still to be playing in the World Championship, as he has done for 27 successive years, is a remarkable achievement and unlikely ever to be matched.
"Eric, the Crafty Cockney, has also enjoyed great success, and who is to say that he would not have added to his five World Championship wins had he not done so well in bringing Phil Taylor through!"
Bristow won five world titles in his career, the first one coming 25 years ago, while Lowe remains the only player to be World Champion in three separate decades after successes in 1978, 1987 and 1993.
Bristow, a five-time World Masters champion, is involved on both sides of the camera in his role with Sky Sports, and he came close to a return to the World Championship when he took part in the qualifiers last December.
The Crafty Cockney remains one of the great characters in the game's history, and he played a vital role in the development of Phil Taylor, who has since succeeded Bristow in dominating the world of professional darts.
Eric Bristow MBE
DoB: 27 April 1957
Nickname: Crafty Cockney
Lives: Leek, Staffordshire
World Championship titles: 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986