Throwback To The Time Michael van Gerwen Threw Seventeen Perfect Darts

THIS ARTICLE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON 22ND DECEMBER, 2016

It's not Christmas until the darts is on! We've already been treated to some magnificent darts - and bloody brilliant walk-ons - including that of the mighty Dutchman.

Talking of 'MVG', lets take a trip down memory lane reliving his incredible feat from a few years ago.

Michael van Gerwen nearly carved himself into darting history back in 2012 by throwing back-to-back nine-darters, though the 2014 World champion did execute seventeen perfect darts in one of the most extraordinary moments in 'arras history, that is still talked about in hushed tones today.

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The stage was the semi-finals of the PDC 2013 World Darts Championship against James Wade. And van Gerwen stepped up to the oche slamming home a delightful nine-dart finish. Then, he very nearly did it again.

Michael Van Gerwen wrote himself into the dart history books with his 17 perfect darts a few years ago and has gone from strength to strength, ever since. What a moment. Images: PA

After producing seventeen perfect darts, van Gerwen narrowly missed out on double 12. Relive one of the greatest moments in the sports history below:

Seventeen perfect darts! So, so close to a double nine-dart finish, those pesky double 12's!

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Topics: Darts

Nasir Jabbar

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