Jim McQuillan (darts player)
Irish darts player
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James "Jim" McQuillan (born 3 December 1940) is an Irish former professional darts player who played in British Darts Organisation (BDO) and World Darts Federation (WDF) events in the 1970s and 1980s. He is from County Louth.[1]
| Jim McQuillan | |
|---|---|
McQuillan in 1974 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | James McQuillan |
| Born | 3 December 1940 |
| Home town | Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland |
| Darts information | |
| Playing darts since | 1963 |
| Darts | 25g Elkadart |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| BDO | 1974–1980 |
| WDF | 1974–1980 |
| WDF major events – best performances | |
| World Championship | Last 16: 1979 |
| World Masters | Last 16: 1975 |
Career
In 1974, McQuillan became Ireland's first ever News of the World Darts Championship Divisional Champion, playing out of the Vine Inn in Dundalk.[citation needed] McQuillan played in the 1975 World Masters,[2] reaching the last 16.[3]
After contesting the 1978 News of the World Darts Championship, in which he finished joint fifth place, he then played in the 1979 BDO World Darts Championship, exiting in the second round after defeat to Scotland's Jocky Wilson.
In 1977, McQuillan was on the Irish team in the WDF World Cup. He represented the Republic of Ireland again at the 1978 BDO Nations Cup.
After reaching the quarter-finals of the 1980 WDF Europe Cup in Wales, McQuillan quit the BDO.[citation needed]
World Championship results
BDO
- 1979: 2nd round (lost to Jocky Wilson 1–2) (sets)[4]
