Mike Dixon (footballer, born 1937)
Michael Dixon (14 March 1937 – 13 November 2022) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Dixon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Willesden, England | ||
| Date of death | 13 November 2022 (aged 85) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sundon Park | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Hitchin Town | |||
| 1957–1961 | Luton Town | 3 | (1) |
| 1961–1962 | Coventry City | 18 | (12) |
| Cambridge United | |||
| Stevenage Town | |||
| Dunstable Town | |||
| Biggleswade Town | |||
| Total | 21+ | (13+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Willesden, Dixon played for Sundon Park, Hitchin Town, Luton Town, Coventry City, Cambridge United, Stevenage Town, Dunstable Town and Biggleswade Town.[1][2][3][4] He also had trials at Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.[3]
Personal life
His son Kerry was also a footballer.[3] Dixon died on 13 November 2022, at the age of 85.[3][5]
References
- "Mike Dixon". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- "Mike Dixon. 14/3/1937 – 13/11/2022". www.lutontown.co.uk.
- Mike Dixon at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- "Former Luton Town and Coventry City forward Mike Dixon sadly passes away". www.lutontoday.co.uk. 8 December 2022.
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