Dixie The People's Legend extended trailer

Although the US frequently eulogise their sporting heroes from the twenties and thirties (Ty Cobb, 'Babe' Ruth, Joe Louis), in Britain they are largely ignored and overlooked. It is hard for modern sports fans to equate their sports heroes from today with those of yesteryear, but to those in the know, the feats of Dixie Dean put him up with the world greats - Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Dean. This film will illustrate that the feats of Dixie should rate him alongside the greats of the modern game.
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[@starryian007]

60 goals in a single season......that’s mental. As a Liverpool supporter I take my hat off to Dixie and feel proud that he was a Scouser. He was probably the greatest striker this country has ever seen. Just imagine, if they were both born in the same era - Dixie and Jimmy Greaves in the same team! Unplayable!

[@gregconway736]

He wasn't a scouse. He was from Birkenhead.

[@numsig]

Giant of a man...the way he holds the FA Cup with just the one hand like it's a tea cup! Brilliant!

[@39LFC]

bet ya made up just to win a tea cup now lad

[@anthonymckeown4677]

i am based in los angeles just like to say how much i enjoyed your work

[@poetsdontknowit]

that 33 cup final was the first time numbers were worn and instead of both teams having 1 to 11 on their backs the numbers went from 1 to 22. everton wore 1 to 11 and man city wore 12 to 22. the number 9 shirt is synonymus with great goalscorers everywhere and that moment when dixie turns his back to the camera at 2.33 sends chills even up my spine, it`s a beautiful moment. because he wore 9 that day everyone else has since. the first number 9 and probably the best. scouser and a red.

[@tigerarmyrule]

As an Everton fan watching that footage made the hair stand on the back of my neck. Actual footage of WR Dean playing and scoring for Everton....like a God among men.

[@BlueBoy155]

Goodison park is an absolute beauty in this video.

[@JB1878]

Finally the world can see ..... William Ralph Dean ..... The LEGEND

[@JB1878]

R I P - LEGEND - incredible - truly brilliant - GREATEST EVER - EVERTON - WILLIAM . RALPH . DEAN

[@jaymcefc]

this brings a tear 2 me eye this is truly amazing

[@jaymcefc]

thank u 4 yer comment on dixie,he used 2 bow 3 times 2 the kop after he scored at anfield,he woulndt of played 4 liverpool his own words matey

[@BlueBoy155]

When they bring the cup back home to liverpool in this vid, just wow. There are no words.

[@frankhornby6873]

Paul Sharkey ...there must've been 1/4 million EVERTONIANS in the city that glorious day!.....just like there is today.....ALL SCOUSERS....COYBLUES!....

[@JB1878]

Dixie dean WAS the greatest centre forward the world will EVER see - i just wish i could have saw the legend play

[@efcbarca]

gOT IT RIGHT THERE SHARPY ...ABSOLUTELY AWESOME..!!!!i LOVE THE BIT OF GOING PAST ST .GEORGES HALL IN THE HORSE DRAWN CHARABANG..!!!

[@frankhornby6873]

Dave Walsh Efc ....and everyone of them Everton supporters....A SCOUSER!......the true people of Liverpool our great City.....

[@bieituns]

Dixie dean - 39 league games - 60 goals Messi - 37 league games - 50 goals Good effort, but no cigar.

[@seanreillyireland]

CONTINUED... legend grew from such, and his war time appearances, are testimony to the impact he made. But Dean's record, over a 12 to 15 year period was simply ASTONISHING. Sometimes I think it would have been better if he'd never got the 60 in a season, just say, 42, the region of goals he got so many times, then maybe people would appreciate his achievements so much more. His goals per game, in top flight football, is only matched by Greaves. Dean is the KING of British CF's.

[@finleylloyd9835]

COYB!What a legend!Love Everton!Born NOT Manufactured!#NSNO

[@bieituns]

Though there have been many footballing legends,Dixie Dean is the 1st origional Footballing Legend and for that the greatest of them all. From Tommy Lawton to Messi they are standing on the shoulders of a true giant of the game.

[@seanreillyireland]

Thanks Legend for sending me here. And thanks to the uploader. This is staggering... this record of his, just looking through it on wikipedia is astonishing. I can't believe that so many people rate Tommy Lawton ahead of Dean, the war years considered in Lawton's favour. Only Greave's record comes close, but though I know Dean allegedly benefitted from an offside law change, it just shows his brains really... and his record stayed marvellous long after 1928. Happy Christmas to you all.

[@bieituns]

Losing a testicle in a game, having to have his leg amputated and dieing at Goodison while watching his beloved Everton lose to his nearest and dearest rivals shortly after Bill Shankly gave his famous speech about Dean. This story along with the story of Jack Johnson are two of the greatest stories never told and almost forgotten which is a great shame.

[@bieituns]

The Scotts appreciated just how Great Dean was. The only English player be given a standing ovation and applauded by the Scotts at Hamden park

[@fullenglishbreakfast3289]

Everton legend English football legend William Ralph Dean ( dixie) 60 goals in a season, a record never to be broken. Died 1982 standing with the Everton supporters watching the Merseyside Derby

[@vicfromyer8376]

Died 1980

[@andymeighan8160]

He was actually in the Main Stand

[@sh0ney]

About time he is to get worlwide recognition, can't wait to see the finished product

[@arts2u]

Fab trailer. love it. our tribute play to Dixie is this November 19th at Kirkby Sutie, Knowsley. It will be nice to see you there Gill

[@SHDWSHOT]

Rip dixe dean best player of all time

[@SantaSunday]

The greatest centre forwad ever to play the game. End of.... It's a disgrace the way he is over-looked. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum...

[@lukemc1878]

dixie must of had a head of steel coz if you try and header the ball back then you would proboly break your neck not dixie he sent that ball through the goal and into heaven he is a true footballer and a true gentleman

[@thelegendfamily4836]

Taking into account the impact that players like RVN & Drogba have fairly recently still had in the Prem.: Can you imagine what Dean would be able to accomplish in the modern English game w/refs calling matches as a "non-contact game" (as you phrased it)?

[@bieituns]

There are a lot of Movies made and books written based of fiction which are far less interesting inspiring and motivational. The story of Dixie Dean is fact and truly incredible. From his near death in a motor bike accident and potentially never playing again to completing his remarkable feat of 60 league goals is truly incredible.

[@tellicherry1802]

Everton the Greatestest always and forever.the best.

[@romashkee]

Дикси Дин! Легенда легендарного клуба!

[@james9789]

That was a beautiful moment 😮

[@billywhizz19]

Tommy Lawton in his biography said dean could jump from standing with both feet together on to a snooker table and land on the centre. From the side to the blue spot. I believe that.

[@thelegendfamily4836]

I answered u via PM, mate & another vote of thanks to tabacula for posting such a TOP-CLASS vid.

[@stagros]

Everton Legend if I wore a hat, I'd tip it to you William ! ! COYB

[@tabacula]

Dixie didn't win the European cup five times because it only started in 1955/56. Liverpool have never won the league five times in a row. And Kenny Dalglish wasn't a centre forward. Do you know your history? You can only be the best of your era and Dixie Dean was head and shoulders above the rest of his peers.

[@jaymcefc]

if hes not the best y has dixie still got the best record ever and the offside rule was in at the time end off

[@centralscrutinizer9]

see him wipe his hands before he shook hands with the queen mother 3:05 a true gent and a absolute legend his record will never be broken

[@Swagstar-lm8rd]

What a friking legend COYB! Born not manufactured They are saying he was better than pele Hell yeah he was

[@cncoyb6983]

he was facts don't lie i think peles best season tally was 58 goals dixie was 60

[@Tout-Le-Monde02]

Now I know why english football is full of shit .... they worship a player who is not even a dirt in pele's boots ..... what a looser nation .....

[@tabacula]

We made it, we are currently fundraising for a full feature documentary on the man. Been doing the research for a year now, we've found loads of great footage, spread the word.

[@ianstansfield7233]

How do i watch the full film of this? Thanks

[@evertonian6]

dixie was also a great golfer, cricket player and he also played baseball, through which he met the american sporting hero, Babe Ruth. his 60 goal record will never be beaten, either will his heading record, and most of all, you won't find a more charming or gracious man. played over 430 games, never booked or sent off.

[@josephhalligan911]

Does anybody know the song used in this video? especially the music towards the end??

[@markservilio2357]

What was the song that was used? Just curious..

[@paulmcdivitt2890]

Everton s greatest no 9 off all time come on Everton 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@anthonydevitt3206]

legend

[@brendandom]

how did ypu get the footage

[@vinpetrol83]

the original number 9. up there in st peters 1st eleven

[@thelegendfamily4836]

@thetoon99: I would hope so since Chapman based his Ted Drake/number nine role in the Arsenal W-M off of Dean's style of play. Dean essentially became the prototype for the Drake-mould CF.

[@thelegendfamily4836]

The lack of televised coverage is obviously a massive factor; just as is it is/was w/the likes of Hughie Gallacher, Tommy Lawton, Nat Lofthouse, John Charles (as a centre-forward) & the like IMO.

[@bobafettlives]

nsno love that song too....tis from the score from gattica i think

[@johnbirchall2904]

sixty league goals 84 all up that season if you include cup and international games never be beaten

[@Maguirearch]

Football attendences were at an all time high in this era the standard of football must have been pretty good too...so he was definitely no flash in he pan and I believe would have been top scorer if he was playing in today's premier League

[@thelegendfamily4836]

This isn't what I was talking about, mate: I was clearing up what Finney meant and actually said about Lawton. I can post or PM you a link to the EXACT quote if needed.

[@bieituns]

All the players and generations can be compared. The rules have changed from time to time which have some times made it easir or harder for strikers to score or for defenders to defend. Within the rules of the time Dean was the greatest, it is being made easir once again to score goals in the modern game with game fast becoming a non contact sport. It started with banning the tackle from bhind and both feet off the floor now most defenders are scared to slide tackle making it easir for small nip

[@thelegendfamily4836]

Single-handedly and w/an injury to his right knee as well. ;-D!!

[@lennylaa1686]

It's an Everton sob story with those violins on the go...sums up their sad plight 2022 as they stare relegation in the face.

[@williambeck1574]

I take it your a wall pusher

[@1878Originals]

How’s it a sob story you mongrel. It’s a celebration of English football’s greatest centre forward

[@bieituns]

history, Owen played in the same team as Shearer for England the highest goal scorer in PL history. Owen also played in the same team as Fowler who Liverpool call "God" because of his goal scoring abilities. Fowler played in the same team as Rush who was one of the greatest goal scorers in Europe. Rush played in the same team as Dalglish Liverpools greatest ever player according to most LFC fans Dalglish played against Peter reid of Everton in the mid 80s who was voted the best player in the E

[@thelegendfamily4836]

Kuyt v. Bill "Dixie" Dean as a centre-forward: you're just having a laugh now, aren't you?

[@jibberjabber2957]

God what a God

[@tabacula]

Just for the record, we've interviewed Finney for this film. Coming soon!

[@BigDuke6ixx]

The music's a bit sad sounding.

[@Kianmur]

Dixie Deans record of 60 goals in a season may never be broken, but if it is to be, it'll be if or when Lionel Messi decides to play in the premier league. I could see it being challenged then. Couldn't rule out two goals a game for Messi.If Messi doesn't play in premier league - then it'll be another 100 years before a good enough player comes along to challenge again

[@thelegendfamily4836]

@tabacula: Agree w/tabacula here: Dalglish never played as a number nine so you can't really compare the two. Dean & King Kenny, that would've made one hell of a forward partnership though...

[@tabacula]

No mate, based in toxteth.

[@johnbirchall2904]

God rest the greatest ever striker did notice on this clip Steven Gerrard bottom of the screen at 2.05

[@thelegendfamily4836]

@thetoon99: I'm answering this via PM since we've been over it before.

[@thelegendfamily4836]

Toon, just FYI, Finney rated Lawton as his top centre-forward/old-fashioned #9, NOT as his top out&out striker. They were two different forward roles on the pitch, especially back in those days.

[@seanreillyireland]

I forgot the great Hughie Gallagher, but you get my drift...

[@lizhargreaves7852]

Dixie Dean & Elisha Scott YNWA everyone

[@tomdrowry]

Elisha who?

[@frankhornby6873]

Thomas Drowry ......Snott.....

[@andymeighan8160]

Sharp. The ultimate Everton traitor. Dead in my eyes. Never forget his sneering comments about our great fans.

[@jaymcefc]

yes like best but thats what goalscores records all about goals am talking about cf s not wingers etc

[@emobloom]

Dixie won the war :)

[@seanreillyireland]

Toon, you always make these sweeping comments. For God's sake man, you're only 19 or something... I'm 39 and I'd never put my foot in it like that. Lawton was a marvellous centreforward, everyone knows that. He was also surrounded by the most charismatic set of wingers and inside forwards England ever had. I know the war as James Lawton once wrote, carved a huge hole in his career, but at the end of the day, he had two top class seasons with Everton, and one with Chelsea. That his

[@jaymcefc]

ok ali74 heard it all b4 fact dixie was ans still is the best ever english goalscorer of all time and will never b beaten beat that kopites

[@jaymcefc]

tabacula were did yer get this from its fucking awesome

[@BurnRoddy]

Archie Stark scored 70 goals in 47 games in a single season (1924-25). (Archie scored 67 goals in 44 games and Dixie Dean scored 67 goals in 46 games). Still Dixie is one of the greatest goalscorers of english football, the other one being Jimmy Greaves. I couldn't tell which one was better though.

[@WWERATEDY2J77]

+BurnRoddy Yes but Archie Stark played in the virtually unknown American league in the 20's. Dixie Dean played in the First Division in England... massive difference.

[@BurnRoddy]

Bren sYd I'd say big difference but not massive difference. The American league was particularly good back in the 1910's and 1920's they it used to be mostly English, Scottish and Irish players. Mostly unknown yes, bad not at all, probably better than the Irish league. But still, my point was precisely because Archie didn't play in the Premier League it's hard to Stark him up to Dean IMHO.

[@WWERATEDY2J77]

BurnRoddy Nice pun? I think? And yes it was filled with British players... but they were British players who weren't good enough to play in England.

[@BurnRoddy]

+Bren sYd LOL! I know I wasn't born a comedian. I tried tho :)

[@1878Originals]

Dixie was better and more iconic.

[@muckers24]

R.I.P DIXIE DEAN 1907 1982 YOU ARE FOOTBALL MY FRIEND WILL SAID NANANANHHNA DIXIE DEAN IS THE WORST FOOTBALLER EVER I WAS WAS BORN 100 YEARS LATER YOU ARE THE TRUE SPRIT OF THE GAME NOT JOEKING

[@mckayefc]

I don't agree with you over the comment about the British not eulogising their early sporting greats. They still laud it up about the likes of W.G. Grace and Fred Perry. At the time football was the working class game and was not held in great esteem by the establishment. Enough about politics though. Dixie was the best.

[@thelegendfamily4836]

toon99, Dean WAS the superior goalscorer between he & Lawton. That Spartacus Schoolnet site has loads of great info if you want to compare & contrast the two players.

[@jaymcefc]

160 games 63 goals 4 man utd

[@jaymcefc]

the point am making is wingers make chances crosses dixie said himself without the wingers he wounldnt have scored so many cos heading was he was best at mayb he didnt have the fair or skill of pele but a tap in is still a goal 40 goals come from headers in da 60 goal season

[@bieituns]

nippy players and quick skillfull players. Dixies achievements should not be belittled because of the changes in the game just as Messis achievmnts should not be downplayed in 80 years time. In their own era they managed to do things that no other in there generation could come close to. But like i say they can all be compared. Wayne rooney the best english player of his generation according to Alex Ferguson played in the same team as Miceal Owen the highest competitive goal scorer in England h

[@jaymcefc]

tabacula r you based buy sandhills station mate i think its a same no ones done what your trying 2 do dixie should b made in2 a blockbuster film mate

[@tabacula]

Your out of your depth Ali, Camsell got 59 in the second divison. Thats like comparing Shearer with Earnshaw! Go feed your cats and take your medication.

[@jaymcefc]

how many goals did he score in 1 season( league goals )no 1 comes close mayb hes a legend but ive never heard of him and dixie dean is still know 2 this day,plus scot league only 2 teams r any good thats why celtic hold the most cups etc and didnt u name a player after dixie

[@bieituns]

English league, Peter Reid was destroyed by Maradona in world cup 86. Dalglish replace one of Liverpool other greats Keegan who played against Bobby Moore, Keegan admits to Bobby Moore having him in his back pocket. Moore played aginst Best and Pele etc etc they can all be compared right back to the begining but non of them could do what Dean did from this day to that.

[@jaymcefc]

yer mayb tv and media wasnt around at the time no 1s scored 60 league goals NO1 WILL EVER BEAT IT EVER,mayb people dont think football existed b4 the 90s and dixie,mcgroy dont get the greatness they should everton had alex troup a little winger scotish ,who made 40 odd of dixies goals from centers

[@jaymcefc]

goals is what fowards go by ie cole york at man utd with on da wings beckham and giggs crossing any halfdecent player would score a hatfull with them in the team fact 40 goals came from da wingers in the everton team the same appiles 2day put the ball in right place and dean wood score but no ones come close 2 60 leauge goals

[@tabacula]

I think it's a heathy discussion, too few people in football dont look back further than the prem. I personally dont think Dixie is the best striker of all time, just the best of his time.

[@andoleany]

are you going to include dixie kicking ali,,sorry,, the ball out of the ground and pissing hitler off

[@bieituns]

Football is all about opinions. Today there are poeple who say Ronaldo is better some say Messi is better. Back in the 30's people wouldnt have had television to see these player. Dixie was coming to the end of his career when Lawton was on the up. Of course Lawton was better near the end of Deans career but if you compare them both in their prime or their best season Dean scored more. Fair enough Lawton lost his best years because of the war but Lawton was standing on the shoulders of a giant.

[@evertonjf08]

lol ali74 go here what mark lawrenson says about dixie "1 of the best players in HISTORY"

[@jaymcefc]

yes mayb its close this year but put 2gather ronalds games per goals mate its much worst in all not just this year and about 10 goals r not league goals

[@jaymcefc]

and u talking out of yours

[@DIGITAL78]

What's the 50's got to do with it? Dixie was late 20's early 30's in his prime. Jimmy who? Scottish football is still as bad as ever, I reckon Dixie would have scored double up there in clown football land. Don't mention how it was a poorer standard, centre halves could get away with near murder not like today's non contact game. The man survived a motor cycle accident in which he fractured his skull- he still came back and played. LEGEND.

[@jaymcefc]

but toon this is 1920s mate dean was built like rooney and was a meathead in the 20s he would b like arnie 2day

[@jaymcefc]

what kuyt 66 league games 15 goals cahill scores more 100 odd games 30 goals

[@jaymcefc]

yer but how many league goals has tit head scored 25

[@andymeighan8160]

Be fair football was shit then. Didnt come alive until the mid fifties that Everton side wouldnt have lived with the 70 or 84 sides. Now they were hard tough classy players.

[@jaymcefc]

toon can u c any one beating 60 league goals past havent i cant c it ,ronaldo will b a great player

[@bieituns]

Ive seen the "great Torres" miss worse