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John Deans

Scottish footballer

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born
1946
died
2025
age at death
79
known for
association football player

1946 – 2025

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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. A prolific goal-scorer, Deans was nicknamed "Dixie" in honour of Everton and England centre-forward Dixie Dean.

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