The Scottish darts superstar who quit at the top of the game (opens original article in a new tab)

Rab Smith, a Scottish darts star who came close to world number one in the 1970s, quit professional darts in 1982 to spend more time with his family.

• Rab Smith was a top Scottish darts player in the 1970s and 1980s who came close to becoming world number one.
• He quit professional darts in 1982 to focus on family life, despite being at the peak of his career.
• Colleagues and historians remember him as a talented and respected player who defeated major darts stars like Eric Bristow and John Lowe.