Bill Lennard

Bill Lennard (21 June 1934 – 6 August 1996) was an English professional darts player from Manchester.

[2] He enjoyed a successful year in 1976 by winning the prestigious News of the World Darts Championship[2] (representing the Cotton Tree Inn, Manchester), the British Matchplay and the Swedish Open.

[3] His best run at the World Championships came in 1980 when he reached the quarter-finals, but was beaten by Tony Brown.

Tony Clark again beat Lennard in the first round in 1981 and his last appearance in the World Championship came in 1982 when he was beaten by John Lowe.

[3] Lennard was part of the England team which won the WDF World Cup in 1979.