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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Dixie Deans: Celtic legend and Kenny Dalglish strike partner dies aged 79

Celtic's John 'Dixie' Deans - (Eric McCowat)

Celtic great John ‘Dixie’ Deans, who linked up with Kenny Dalglish as he scored 124 goals for the club in a five-year spell in the 1970s, has died at the age of 79.

Nicknamed after the England and Everton striker Dixie Dean for his knack of goalscoring, Deans won six major honours with Celtic and scored hat-tricks in the 1972 Scottish Cup final and 1974 League Cup final, both against Hibs.

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