Tony O'Shea

Tony O'Shea
O'Shea in 2005
Personal information
Nickname"Silverback"
Born (1961-05-09) 9 May 1961
Stockport, Cheshire, England
Darts information
Playing darts since1979
Darts24g Target Signature
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Hey Baby" by DJ Ötzi
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO1995-2020
WDF1995–
WDF major events – best performances
World ChampionshipRunner Up: 2009, 2012, 2013
World MastersRunner Up: 2004, 2012
World TrophyRunner Up: 2002
Int. Darts LeagueRunner Up: 2005
Finder MastersSemi Final: 2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2014
Dutch OpenWinner: 2012
PDC premier events – best performances
Grand SlamQuarter Final: 2009, 2013
WSDT major events – best performances
World ChampionshipLast 16: 2025
World MatchplayLast 16: 2024
World MastersSemi Final: 2022
Other tournament wins
BDO International Open 2009
Isle of Man Open 2016
Jersey Classic 2014
Northern Ireland Open 2011
Polish Open 2012
Romanian Open 2013
Scottish Open 2009
Swiss Open 2003
Turkish Open 2009
Welsh Classic 2009
Welsh Masters 2008
Other achievements
Clackmanam Open 2010
Dutch Pentathlon 2010
Six Nations Cup 2010
Winmau Darts Dazzler Batley 2010
Medal record
Men's Darts
Representing  England
WDF World Cup
2003 EpinalMen's overall
2007 RosmalenMen's team
2009 CharlotteMen's singles
2011 CastlebarMen's pairs
2011 CastlebarMen's team
2011 CastlebarMen's overall
2013 St. John'sMen's pairs
2013 St. John'sMen's overall
2003 EpinalMen's pairs
2003 EpinalMen's team
2007 RosmalenMen's overall
2009 CharlotteMen's overall
2005 PerthMen's overall
WDF Europe Cup
2010 AntalyaMen's overall
2008 CopenhagenMen's overall
2010 AntalyaMen's pairs
2012 AntalyaMen's team
2012 AntalyaMen's overall

Tony O'Shea (born 9 May 1961) is an English professional darts player. His squat figure has resulted in the nickname "Silverback". O'Shea has reached the finals of seven British Darts Organisation (BDO) major darts tournaments, but to date has never won one. He also acted as a regular commentator for televised BDO coverage.