Mike Dixon (footballer, born 1937)

Michael Dixon (14 March 1937 – 13 November 2022) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Mike Dixon
Personal information
Full name Michael Dixon[1]
Date of birth (1937-03-14)14 March 1937
Place of birth Willesden, England
Date of death 13 November 2022(2022-11-13) (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

  1. "Mike Dixon". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  3. "Mike Dixon. 14/3/1937 – 13/11/2022". www.lutontown.co.uk.
  4. Mike Dixon at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  5. "Former Luton Town and Coventry City forward Mike Dixon sadly passes away". www.lutontoday.co.uk. 8 December 2022.


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