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John Deans
Scottish footballer (1946-2025) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 79
John Kelly "Dixie" Deans was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward in the 1960s and 1970s, primarily for Motherwell and Celtic. Deans played in two international matches for Scotland, both in 1974.
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Close ties
Kenny Dalglish Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1976
Danny McGrain Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1976
Bobby Lennox Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1976- Peter McCloy Teammate at Motherwell F.C., 1965-1970
George Connelly Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1976- Harry Hood Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1976
- Tommy Callaghan Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1976
Jimmy Johnstone Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1975
Billy McNeill Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1975- Lou Macari Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1973
- Tom Forsyth Teammate at Motherwell F.C., 1967-1971
David Hay Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1974
Bobby Murdoch Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1973- Jim Brogan Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1975
- Andy Ritchie Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1973-1976
- Tommy O'Hara Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1971-1974
- Jackie McInally Teammate at Motherwell F.C., 1968-1971
- Jackie McNamara, Sr. Teammate at Celtic F.C., 1973-1976
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Career 9
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Adelaide City Football Club1977-19805730
Carlisle United F.C.197742
Partick Thistle F.C.197762
Luton Town F.C.1976-1977146
Scotland197420
Celtic F.C.1971-197612689
Motherwell F.C.1965-197115278
Albion Rovers F.C.196510
Shelbourne F.C.
About this person
A prolific goal-scorer, Deans was nicknamed "Dixie" in honour of Everton and England centre-forward Dixie Dean.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2025 · aged 79
