Mike Dixon (footballer, born 1937) explained

Mike Dixon
Fullname:Michael Dixon
Birth Date:14 March 1937
Birth Place:Willesden, England
Position:Centre forward
Youthclubs1:Sundon Park
Clubs1:Hitchin Town
Years2:1957–1961
Clubs2:Luton Town
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:1961–1962
Clubs3:Coventry City
Caps3:18
Goals3:12
Clubs4:Cambridge United
Clubs5:Stevenage Town
Clubs6:Dunstable Town
Clubs7:Biggleswade Town
Totalcaps:21+
Totalgoals:13+

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

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] He also had trials at Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.[2]

Personal life

His son Kerry was also a footballer.[2] Dixon died on 13 November 2022, at the age of 85.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. 16 February 2018. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Mike Dixon. 14/3/1937 – 13/11/2022. www.lutontown.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Former Luton Town and Coventry City forward Mike Dixon sadly passes away. 8 December 2022. www.lutontoday.co.uk.