Kari Saukkonen

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Kari Saukkonen
Personal information
Full nameKari Saukkonen
NicknameFund
Born (1955-07-07) 7 July 1955 (age 67)
Joensuu, Finland
Home townJoensuu, Finland
Darts information
Playing darts since1972
Darts20g
Laterality Right-handed
Walk-on music"Back in Black" by AC/DC
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO 1980–1988
WDF Platinum – best performances
World Ch'ship Last 16: 1986
World Masters Last 16: 1980
Other tournament wins
TournamentYears
Nordic Cup Open1982

Kari Saukkonen (born 7 July 1955) is a Finnish former professional darts player who competed in the 1980s.

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Darts career

He competed in the 1986 BDO World Darts Championship and beat Willy Logie in round one but was defeated by Bob Anderson in the second round. He previously played in the 1980 Winmau World Masters, beating Len Heard in the Last 32, but who losing in the last 16 to Nicky Virachkul.

World Championship Results

BDO


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