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What was Dixie Dean particularly known for?

  • Heading ability

  • Dribbling

  • Passing

  • Defending

Answer

Heading ability was Dixie Dean's exceptional skill. He possessed an uncanny knack for finding space in the penalty area and timing his runs to perfection. His towering frame and powerful leap allowed him to outmuscle defenders and head the ball with devastating accuracy. Dean's heading prowess made him one of the most prolific goalscorers in English football history, netting an astonishing 60 goals in the 1927-28 season for Everton.
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