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Phil Taylor's first Matchplay win in 1995

Look back at Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor’s first World Matchplay title win from 1995.

Taylor has dominated the Blackpool tournament, claiming 16 championships after his final triumph.

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His trophy cabinet is jam-packed but includes the 1995 Matchplay title, owing to a victory over Dennis Priestly in the final, which you can recap in the video at the top of this page.

Remembering the '95 final is a reminder of how far darts has come in the subsequent two decades, and also a reminder of how special the Winter Gardens venue is.

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27 DEC 1995: PHIL TAYLOR OF ENGLAND WINS HIS GAME TODAY  AGAINST CLIFF LAZARENKO IN THE WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHP IN PURFLEET Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK/A

Click here to remember some of favourite moments from the World Matchplay's unique history.

The biggest names in darts will return to Dublin's Citywest Hotel from October 1-7 for the 2017 World Grand Prix and you will be able to watch all the action with us on Sky Sports, or watch for £6.99 without a contract on NOW TV.

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