From the archive: Can the greatest darts player of all time step away from the game that made him?

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2015: Some say Phil Taylor is Britain’s greatest living sportsman. At 54, he has nothing left to prove, but will not quit. Does he need the game more than it needs him? By Ed Caesar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod