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Jim Watkins
Personal information
Full nameJames Watkins
Born (1954-09-25) September 25, 1954 (age 69)[1]
United States
Home townSchuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Darts information
Playing darts since1974
Darts21g Voks Signature
LateralityRight-handed
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC1993–2006
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 24 Group: 1994, 1995
World MatchplayQuarter-Finals: 1994
US Open/WSoDLast 32: 2006
Other tournament wins
Houston Open1988
Syracuse Open2003
Washington Area Open2004

James "Jim" Watkins (born September 25, 1954) is an American former professional darts player who played in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events.

Career

Watkins was brought in to make up the numbers in the inaugural 1994 WDC World Darts Championship, and lost to Phil Taylor and Jamie Harvey. He also played the following year, losing both his first round matches.

He reached the quarter-finals in the inaugural World Matchplay in 1994, beating Steve Brown and Keith Deller, before losing to Rod Harrington.

World Championship performances

PDC

References

  1. ^ "Jim Watkins – Mastercaller.com". Mastercaller.

Player profile on Jim Watkins from Dartsdatabase