About Jim Dixon
Lived 1904 – 1966 (aged 62). Jim Dixon was an American american football player.
James Victor Dixon (March 5, 1904 – June 8, 1966) was an American football player, wrestler and coach. He played college football at the tackle position for Oregon State University from 1924 to 1926 and was selected as a second-team player by Davis J. Walsh of the International News Service for his 1926 College Football All-America Team.
Dixon later served as an assistant football coach at Oregon State from 1933 to 1947 and as the head wrestling coach from 1934 to 1938 and 1952 to 1955. The Dixon Recreation Center on Oregon State's campus is named for him. Dixon has been inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame (1982) and the Oregon State Athletics Hall of Fame (1990).
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Who was Jim Dixon?
American football player, wrestler and coach (1904-1966)
When was Jim Dixon born?
Jim Dixon was born on 5 March 1904 in Yakima.
When did Jim Dixon die?
Jim Dixon died on 8 June 1966 in Benton County.
What was Jim Dixon's occupation?
Jim Dixon was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Dixon?
Jim Dixon was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Dixon (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Dixon. https://biography.guide/jim-dixon/
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