Dixie Dean
English footballer (1907–1980)
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Summary
Dixie Dean was born on January 22, 1907[1], in Birkenhead[2]. He died on March 1, 1980[3], in Liverpool[4]. He worked as an association football player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,522 views/month, #6,764 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
- Award received: English Football Hall of Fame[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Member of sports team: Notts County F.C.[11], Sligo Rovers F.C.[12], Tranmere Rovers F.C.[13], Ashton United F.C.[14], Everton F.C.[15], England men's national association football team[16]
- Commons category: Dixie Dean[17]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[18]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[19]
- Sport: association football[20]
- Family name: Dean[21]
- Given name: William[22], Ralph[23]
- Pseudonym: Dixie Dean, The Great One[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Country for sport: England[27]
- Name in native language: Dixie Dean[28]
- Height: 178 cm[29]
Why It Matters
Dixie Dean has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Dixie Dean born?
Dixie Dean's place of birth was Birkenhead[2].
Where did Dixie Dean die?
Dixie Dean passed away in Liverpool[4].
What did Dixie Dean do for work?
Dixie Dean worked as an association football player[5].
What awards did Dixie Dean receive?
Honors received include English Football Hall of Fame[9].