Dan Valletto
Encyclopedia
Dan Valletto is an American
former darts
player.
Valletto reached the final of the 1982 North American Open, losing to fellow countryman Nicky Virachkul
. Valletto played in the 1984 Winmau World Masters
, losing in the first round to popular Scot
Jocky Wilson
. He then qualified for the 1986 BDO World Darts Championship
, but was beaten in the first round 3-0 by Welshman
Ceri Morgan
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former darts
Darts
Darts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
player.
Valletto reached the final of the 1982 North American Open, losing to fellow countryman Nicky Virachkul
Nicky Virachkul
Nicky Virachkul was a professional darts player who competed in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He competed in the third WDF World Cup darts tournament in 1979 and won the singles title...
. Valletto played in the 1984 Winmau World Masters
Winmau World Masters
The Winmau World Masters is one of the longest running and most prestigious professional darts tournaments, which began in 1974 - even before the current World Professional Championship...
, losing in the first round to popular Scot
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
Jocky Wilson
Jocky Wilson
John Thomas Wilson known as "Jocky" Wilson, is a former Scottish darts champion. He retired from the game in 1995.Wilson was twice World professional Darts Champion in 1982 and 1989...
. He then qualified for the 1986 BDO World Darts Championship
1986 BDO World Darts Championship
The 1986 Embassy World Darts Championship was held between 4–11 January 1986. For the first time, the tournament was held at the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, Surrey, having been held at Jollees Cabaret Club in Stoke-on-Trent for the previous seven years...
, but was beaten in the first round 3-0 by Welshman
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
Ceri Morgan
Ceri Morgan
Ceri Morgan is a retired darts player.He made his World Championship debut in 1979, beating Barry Atkinson in the first round before losing to Tony Brown in the second round...
.