1925
Dixie Dean Arrives From Tranmere
Dixie Dean joins Everton from Tranmere Rovers and begins a prolific goalscoring career that becomes central to the club’s history.
Football player and manager history
Dixie Dean
Explore 5 football history records associated with Dixie Dean, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1928 May 5th
Sixty League Goals Record
Dixie Dean completes a hat-trick against Arsenal to finish the 1927–28 First Division season with sixty league goals, a record for the English top flight.
1931
Everton Return As Second Division Champions
Dixie Dean helps Everton regain top-flight status as the club wins the Second Division championship immediately after relegation.
1932
Fourth First Division Title
Dixie Dean leads Everton’s attack during the 1931–32 campaign as the club wins another English league championship.
1933
FA Cup Victory Over Manchester City
Dixie Dean scores in the FA Cup final as Everton defeat Manchester City 3–0 and secure the trophy for the second time.