Ceri Morgan Explained

Ceri Morgan
Fullname:Ceri Rhys Morgan
Birth Place:Treorchy, Wales
Death Place:Cardiff, Wales
Since:1967
Darts:24g
Laterality:Right-handed
Music:"Easy Lover" by Phil Collins and Philip Bailey
Bdo:1978–1990
Bdo World:Quarter Final: 1980, 1981, 1984
World Masters:Semi Final: 1982
Tournament:
Welsh Open
Resultyears:1980
1980

Ceri Rhys Morgan (22 December 1947 – 29 February 2020[1] [2]) was a Welsh professional darts player who competed in British Darts Organisation (BDO) events in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

Career

Morgan made his World Championship debut in 1979, beating Barry Atkinson in the first round before losing to Tony Brown in the second round. In 1980, Morgan reached the quarter-final, where, as the number 8 seed, he began his campaign in the second round where he defeated Alan Grant before losing to Cliff Lazarenko. He repeated his best ever performances at the World Championships in 1981 and 1984 by reaching the quarter-finals. He lost to John Lowe on both occasions.

His last appearance at the World Championships came in 1987 with a first round defeat by Jocky Wilson.

One of his biggest paydays came in 1980, when he won the Austin Morris British Masters against Bobby George, the top prize being a £5,500 car from the tournament sponsors. As Morgan did not drive, the sponsors made the offer of a cash option instead.

Morgan hit the highest shot out of the 1983 Unipart British Professional Championships against Steve Brennan with a 170, and in 1986, reached the semi-finals of the same tournament. He was runner-up to Nicky Virachkul in the 1979 World Cup Singles and reached the semi-finals of the World Masters in 1982.

Morgan quit the BDO in 1990.

World Championship results

BDO

Career finals

WDF major finals: 1 (1 runner-up)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ceri Morgan Obituary . Welsh Darts Organisation . 4 March 2020.
  2. livedarts. Live Darts . 1233803960668037120 . 29 February 2020 . We are saddened to learn of the passing of Welsh darts legend Ceri Morgan aged 72. A three-time BDO World Championship quarter-finalist, Morgan notably won the 1980 British Masters and was renowned for his unique throwing action. .