About Ronnie Dix
Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 85). Ronnie Dix was a British association football player.
Ronald William Dix (12 September 1912 – 2 April 1998) was a professional footballer, who holds the record for being the youngest goalscorer in Football League history, when he scored for Bristol Rovers aged 15 years 180 days in 1928.
He won one full international cap for England, scoring against Norway.
During World War II, Dix guested for clubs including Bristol City, Chester, Blackpool, Bradford Park Avenue, Wrexham, York City and Liverpool. He retired from playing in 1949 and died in April 1998 at the age of 85.
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Who was Ronnie Dix?
English footballer (1912–1998)
When was Ronnie Dix born?
Ronnie Dix was born on 12 September 1912 in Bristol.
When did Ronnie Dix die?
Ronnie Dix died on 2 April 1998 in Bristol.
What was Ronnie Dix's occupation?
Ronnie Dix was an association football player.
What nationality was Ronnie Dix?
Ronnie Dix was British.
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