He has the distinction of being one of the first few players who appeared on the televised darts matches and reaching the finals of the 1972 News of the World Championship, the first ever event that was shown in UK. The first televised event on the BBC, the 1975 British Open, was also won by Evans. Again, in the 1979 World Championship, Evans was defeated by Rees, but this time in the semi-finals. Evans also won the 1975 Winmau World Masters, which was one of the most prestigious darts titles of the time, before the World Championship was started in the year 1978.
The Welsh team that comprised Evans, David Jones and Leighton Rees won the Team Championship as well as the Overall Championship at the inaugural Darts World Cup in 1977. Evans was not able to win the Embassy title, which his contemporary, Leighton Rees, believes is in part due to the 12-month ban imposed on him in the early 1980s from all BDO events for some matter concerning an official. In addition, he developed some kidney problems, which meant that his general health was not in a good state in his last years. However, he did come out of his semi-retirement, some years before his death, to play against Bristow for the cameras of Sky TV. He was supported by his wife and his children as there was an evident spark in his eyes and this magic lasted him for about six legs.
The Welsh team that comprised Evans, David Jones and Leighton Rees won the Team Championship as well as the Overall Championship at the inaugural Darts World Cup in 1977. Evans was not able to win the Embassy title, which his contemporary, Leighton Rees, believes is in part due to the 12-month ban imposed on him in the early 1980s from all BDO events for some matter concerning an official. In addition, he developed some kidney problems, which meant that his general health was not in a good state in his last years. However, he did come out of his semi-retirement, some years before his death, to play against Bristow for the cameras of Sky TV. He was supported by his wife and his children as there was an evident spark in his eyes and this magic lasted him for about six legs.
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