About Bob Anderson
Born 1947. Bob Anderson is a British darts player.
Robert Charles Anderson (born 7 November 1947) is an English former professional darts player who competed in British Darts Organisation and Professional Darts Corporation events. He won the 1988 BDO World Darts Championship. Nicknamed the Limestone Cowboy, he was ranked world number one for over three years in the late 1980s.
Before darts Anderson threw his first darts maximum (180) at the age of just seven, with brass darts with feather flights.
Outside darts Bob married Sally Attwater on 8 April 2004. he chose former World Champion dart player Eric Bristow as his best man. Anderson has two children, Jennie and David. He lists his hobbies as golf,
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bob Anderson?
English darts player
When was Bob Anderson born?
Bob Anderson was born on 7 November 1947 in Winchester.
What is Bob Anderson's occupation?
Bob Anderson is a darts player.
What nationality is Bob Anderson?
Bob Anderson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Anderson (darts player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Anderson. https://biography.guide/bob-anderson-darts-player/
MLA: "Bob Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-anderson-darts-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-anderson-darts-player/.
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