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| laterality = Right-handed |
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'''Johnny''' "'''Jack'''" '''McKenna''' (born 10 March 1942) is an Irish former professional [[darts]] player who played in [[British Darts Organisation]] (BDO) and [[Professional Darts Corporation]] (PDC) tournaments.<ref>[http://www.dartsdatabase.co.uk/PlayerDetails.aspx?playerKey=1880 Jack McKenna] Darts Database; {{Retrieved|accessdate=27 December 2010}}</ref> |
'''Johnny''' "'''Jack'''" '''McKenna''' (born 10 March 1942) is an Irish former professional [[darts]] player who has played in the [[British Darts Organisation]] (BDO) and [[Professional Darts Corporation]] (PDC) tournaments.<ref>[http://www.dartsdatabase.co.uk/PlayerDetails.aspx?playerKey=1880 Jack McKenna] Darts Database; {{Retrieved|accessdate=27 December 2010}}</ref> |
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==Darts career== |
==Darts career== |
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McKenna reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural [[World Masters (darts)|Winmau World Masters]] in 1974. In 1989, he reached the final of the [[WDF World Cup darts|WDF World Cup]], losing to [[Eric Bristow]]. |
McKenna reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural [[World Masters (darts)|Winmau World Masters]] in 1974, losing to [[Douglas Melander]]. In 1989, he reached the final of the [[WDF World Cup darts|WDF World Cup]], losing to [[Eric Bristow]]. |
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It was at the [[1990 BDO World Darts Championship]] where McKenna become notorious within the game, as the man on the receiving end of the first [[nine-dart finish]] at the World Championship, achieved by [[Paul Lim]] of the United States. McKenna had earlier beaten [[Peter Evison]] in the first round before losing to Lim in the second round. |
It was at the [[1990 BDO World Darts Championship]] where McKenna become notorious within the game, as the man on the receiving end of the first [[nine-dart finish]] at the World Championship, achieved by [[Paul Lim]] of the United States. McKenna had earlier beaten [[Peter Evison]] in the first round before losing to Lim in the second round. |
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===BDO=== |
===BDO=== |
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* 1981: Preliminary round: (lost to [[Jan Larsen (darts player)|Jan Larsen]] 1–2) (sets) |
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* 1990: Last 16: (lost to [[Paul Lim]] 2–3) |
* 1990: Last 16: (lost to [[Paul Lim]] 2–3) |
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Revision as of 12:28, 20 April 2023
| Jack McKenna | |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Johnny McKenna |
| Born | 10 March 1942 Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Home town | Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Darts information | |
| Playing darts since | 1960 |
| Darts | 36g Unicorn |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on music | "The Irish Rover" by The Pogues & The Dubliners |
| Organisation (see split in darts) | |
| BDO | 1974–2000, 2006–2007 |
| PDC | 2002–2005 |
| WDF major events – best performances | |
| World Ch'ship | Last 16: 1990 |
| World Masters | Quarter Finals: 1974 |
| PDC premier events – best performances | |
| World Grand Prix | Last 16: 2002 |
| Other tournament wins | |
| Tournament | Years |
| O'Shea Cup Mens Singles | 1994, 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Updated on 27 March 2019. | |
Johnny "Jack" McKenna (born 10 March 1942) is an Irish former professional darts player who has played in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments.[1]
Darts career
McKenna reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural Winmau World Masters in 1974, losing to Douglas Melander. In 1989, he reached the final of the WDF World Cup, losing to Eric Bristow.
It was at the 1990 BDO World Darts Championship where McKenna become notorious within the game, as the man on the receiving end of the first nine-dart finish at the World Championship, achieved by Paul Lim of the United States. McKenna had earlier beaten Peter Evison in the first round before losing to Lim in the second round.
He returned to television in the 2002 PDC World Grand Prix, beating Cliff Lazarenko in the first round before losing to Phil Taylor. He returned to the event in 2004, but lost in the first round to Dennis Priestley.
McKenna tried to qualify for the 2008 BDO World Championship but lost in the very first round.[2]
World Championship results
BDO
- 1981: Preliminary round: (lost to Jan Larsen 1–2) (sets)
- 1990: Last 16: (lost to Paul Lim 2–3)
Notes
- ^ Jack McKenna Darts Database; Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ 2008 World Championship Qualifiers Darts Database; Retrieved 27 December 2010