Darts icon Phil Taylor’s dramatic life – normal job, marriage regrets and incredible net worth
Darts star Phil Taylor, also known as The Power, was a rumoured possible contestant for this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Here, The Mirror takes a look at his life away from the spotlight
Phil Taylor, the legendary darts player known as The Power, was one of the names thrown in the mix for this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The 63-year-old was rumoured to be joining a star-studded line-up, including Nigel Farage, Josie Gibson and Fred Sirieix, for a series of gruelling challenges and daring stunts in the jungle. Phil had previously expressed interest in becoming an I’m A Celebrity campmate, citing his late mentor Eric Bristow’s successful stint on the show back in 2012.
Sadly, it wasn’t to be. However, fans have been left wondering what Phil’s life is like outside of his iconic career in the darts world. The Mirror takes a closer look at the man behind the legend…
ITV I’m A Celebrity bosses locked in talks with Nigel Farage over last minute rule change
Phil has previously expressed interest in becoming an I’m A Celebrity campmate
Philip Douglas Taylor, best known as Phil Taylor, went from a factory worker to a world champion in the sport he loved. He was born and raised in Tunstall, a town known for its rich history in tile-making and brick-making and was one of three children born to Doug Taylor and his wife, Liz Taylor. His brother Christopher and sister Liz were his constant companions as he grew up in this close-knit community.
After leaving school at the age of 16, Taylor worked in a factory making ceramics and would work from 7.30 am until 4 pm seven days a week. But he didn’t stop there. In his spare time, he would weld cars together, and on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, he worked in a local pub, earning £22 wages – his pocket money.
Despite his busy schedule, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional darts player. He would practice for hours every day, honing his skills and perfecting his technique. His hard work paid off when he won his first major tournament in 1990, the World Masters.
Phil is noted as one of the most successful darts players in history. (Allsport)
Phil has won a record 85 major titles and 16 World Championships. (PA)
From there, Phil went on to become one of the most successful darts players in history. He became a household name and a hero to millions of fans around the world and was a dominating force in the world of darts from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. Incredibly, he did not lose a single match for nine years. Taylor retired from professional darts in 2018, having won a record 85 major titles and an unprecedented 16 World Championships. He even held the world’s number-one ranking for a total of thirteen years.
The undisputed king of darts has an estimated net worth of over £3million, thanks to his three-decade career in darting. Phil won his first World title in 1990, earning £24,000. He went on to become the highest-earning dart player in history, with career earnings of more than £7,634,754.
Darts icon Phil Taylor’s dramatic life – normal job, marriage regrets and incredible net worth
Darts star Phil Taylor, also known as The Power, was a rumoured possible contestant for this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Here, The Mirror takes a look at his life away from the spotlight
Phil Taylor, the legendary darts player known as The Power, was one of the names thrown in the mix for this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The 63-year-old was rumoured to be joining a star-studded line-up, including Nigel Farage, Josie Gibson and Fred Sirieix, for a series of gruelling challenges and daring stunts in the jungle. Phil had previously expressed interest in becoming an I’m A Celebrity campmate, citing his late mentor Eric Bristow’s successful stint on the show back in 2012.
Sadly, it wasn’t to be. However, fans have been left wondering what Phil’s life is like outside of his iconic career in the darts world. The Mirror takes a closer look at the man behind the legend…
ITV I’m A Celebrity bosses locked in talks with Nigel Farage over last minute rule change
Phil has previously expressed interest in becoming an I’m A Celebrity campmate
Philip Douglas Taylor, best known as Phil Taylor, went from a factory worker to a world champion in the sport he loved. He was born and raised in Tunstall, a town known for its rich history in tile-making and brick-making and was one of three children born to Doug Taylor and his wife, Liz Taylor. His brother Christopher and sister Liz were his constant companions as he grew up in this close-knit community.
After leaving school at the age of 16, Taylor worked in a factory making ceramics and would work from 7.30 am until 4 pm seven days a week. But he didn’t stop there. In his spare time, he would weld cars together, and on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, he worked in a local pub, earning £22 wages – his pocket money.
Despite his busy schedule, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional darts player. He would practice for hours every day, honing his skills and perfecting his technique. His hard work paid off when he won his first major tournament in 1990, the World Masters.
Phil is noted as one of the most successful darts players in history. (Allsport)
Phil has won a record 85 major titles and 16 World Championships. (PA)
From there, Phil went on to become one of the most successful darts players in history. He became a household name and a hero to millions of fans around the world and was a dominating force in the world of darts from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. Incredibly, he did not lose a single match for nine years. Taylor retired from professional darts in 2018, having won a record 85 major titles and an unprecedented 16 World Championships. He even held the world’s number-one ranking for a total of thirteen years.
The undisputed king of darts has an estimated net worth of over £3million, thanks to his three-decade career in darting. Phil won his first World title in 1990, earning £24,000. He went on to become the highest-earning dart player in history, with career earnings of more than £7,634,754.
