Alfanso Hedman (born 22 November 1953) is a Jamaican former professional

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player who played in

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(PDC) events.

Career

Hedman won the 1995

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, defeating

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of England. He qualified for the 1995 BDO European Darts Masters, but lost at the Last 24 stage to Bob Taylor of Scotland. Hedman lost to Paul Whitworth of England in the 1996

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. Hedman qualified for the 2003 PDC World Darts Championship, but lost at the Last-40 stage to Bob Anderson of England. He played in three stages of the

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, but losing at the Last-64 stage to

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of England. Hedman left the PDC in 2005.

World Championship results

PDC

* 2003: Last 40 (lost to Bob Anderson 0–4)

Personal life

Hedman has two children, James and Laura, and has been married to Lesley since 2002. His sister is

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hedman, Al 1953 births Living people Jamaican darts players Professional Darts Corporation associate players Sportspeople from Kingston, Jamaica Hedman family