About Cecil Dixon
Lived 1935 – 2024 (aged 89). Cecil Dixon was a British association football player.
Cecil Hubert Dixon (28 March 1935 – 5 September 2024 ) was an English professional footballer. An outside right, he joined Newport County in 1957 from Cardiff City and went on to make 107 appearances for Newport, scoring 15 goals before finishing his career at Northampton Town.
Career Dixon began his career at his home town club Trowbridge Town. In 1954 he joined First Division side Cardiff City, becoming the first Trowbridge player to ever sign for a Division One club, but struggled to force his way into the side, mainly due to the presence of Gordon Nutt, Mike Tiddy and Brian Walsh, scoring his only goal during a 2–1 defeat to Birmingham City in November 1955. After three years at Ninian Park, Dixon joined Newport County in 1957.
Finishing his professional career after one season with Northampton Town, he emigrated to Australia in 1963. He died in 2024 aged 89.
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Who was Cecil Dixon?
English footballer (1935–2024)
When was Cecil Dixon born?
Cecil Dixon was born on 28 March 1935 in Trowbridge.
When did Cecil Dixon die?
Cecil Dixon died on 5 September 2024.
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Cecil Dixon was an association football player.
What nationality was Cecil Dixon?
Cecil Dixon was British.
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· DBpedia: Cecil Dixon (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Dixon. https://biography.guide/cecil-dixon-association-football-player/
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