Brian Cairns
Brian Cairns was a former Welsh professional darts player.
| Brian Cairns | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Brian Cairns |
| Born | 13 June 1940 Trethomas, Caerphilly, Wales |
| Died | 1 October 1993 (aged 53) Bedwas, Caerphilly, Wales |
| Home town | Bedwas, Caerphilly Wales |
| Darts information | |
| Playing darts since | 1960 |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| BDO | 1987-1992 |
| BDO majors – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Last 16: 1987, 1990 |
| World Masters | Last 32: 1989 |
| Other tournament wins | |
| Tournament | Years |
| British Open | 1989 |
| Updated on 20 September 2018. | |
Darts career
Cairns played in the BDO World Darts Championship twice. In 1987, he beat 1983 World Champion Keith Deller in the first round but lost in the second round to Sweden's Lars Erik Karlsson. In 1990 he returned to the Lakeside, beating Scotland's Mike Veitch in the first round but lost in the second round to fellow Swede Magnus Caris.
Cairns also played in the 1989 Winmau World Masters, losing in the first round to Denmark's Troels Rusel. It was the same year that Cairns captured his biggest title, the British Open. He beat Phil Taylor in the quarter finals and to the semi finals beat Ray Battye and took the title by beating Martin Hurley, who beat Bob Anderson and Cliff Lazarenko en route to the final.
Cairns last played in the 1992 Welsh Open, reaching the quarter final stage.
Bullseye
Cairns appeared twice on TV Show Bullseye, scoring 340 on both occasions with nine darts when attempting to win the Bronze Bully.
Death
Cairns died in October 1st 1993.