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 | |||
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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
editBorn 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
editHis son Kerry was also a footballer.[3] Dixon died on 13 November 2022, at the age of 85.[3][5]
References
edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c d "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.