James Dixon

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Dixon
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1967(1967-02-02)
Age	57
Birthplace	Vernon
Country	United States
Birth City	Vernon
Horoscope	Pisces

James Dixon Biography

James Dixon is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on February 2, 1967 in Vernon, Vernon, United States. His 477 yards were the fourth-most receiving yards by a rookie receiver in team history. The 1,181 kickoff return yards broke Mel Renfro’s franchise record of 1,017 set in 1964. His 47 kickoff returns broke Ron Fellows’ franchise record of 43 set in 1983. He ranked fifth in the NFL and second in the NFC in kickoff returns with a 25.1-yard average, the highest a Cowboys player has finished since 1971. Against the Kansas City Chiefs, he returned a kickoff for a 97-yard touchdown, becoming the first Cowboy player to return a kickoff for a touchdown since 1975. He added a 90-yard kickoff return against the Green Bay Packers, making him the first player in franchise history with 2 kickoff returns of 90 yards or more in his career.

On August 30, 1989, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. As a rookie, he started 7 games after Michael Irvin and Kelvin Martin suffered knee injuries. He registered 24 receptions for 477 yards, a 19.9-yard average (led the team), 1,688 all-purpose yards (ranked 10th in the NFL) and 2 touchdowns.

In 1990, he began the season at wide receiver, before being switched to running back and changing his jersey number to 21. On October 21, he made his debut at backup running back behind rookie Emmitt Smith against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He led the team in kickoff returns with 736 yards for a 20.4-yard average.

In 1991, he had 18 kickoff returns for 398 yards (22.1-yard average), becoming the franchise record holder in kickoff returns (101) and kickoff return yards (2,315). He was released on October 17.

In 1988, the football team was employing the run and shoot offense with Andre Ware at quarterback and Jason Phillips as the main wide receiver. Dixon and Phillips became the first teammates in school history to register 1,000-receiving yards seasons in the same year. They are also the only wide receiver unit in NCAA history to each record over 100 receptions and rank 1-2 in the nation in receiving in the same season.

James Dixon Net Worth

James Dixon is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Dixon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

James Anthony Dixon (born February 2, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Fort Worth Cavalry in the Arena Football League. He played college football at the University of Houston.

After high school he joined Cisco Junior College, where he played as a running back. In 1987, he transferred to the University of Houston to play under new head coach Jack Pardee, who converted him into a wide receiver.

Dixon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions after the 1989 NFL Draft, who were using the run and shoot offense. He was waived on August 29.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

James Dixon height 5 ft 10 in James weight 180  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is James Dixon Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Dixon celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Who is James Dixon married to?

James Dixon
Spouse| Elizabeth Lord Cogswell Dixon (1820 – 1871)
Children| Elizabeth L Dixon (1841 – 1931) Clementine Dixon Welling (1843 – 1921) James Wyllys Dixon (1846 – 1917) Henry Whitfield Dixon (1850 – 1932).
Alma mater| Williams College
Profession| Politician, Lawyer

What happened to James Dixon?

Dixon was convicted of Thompson’s murder and sentenced to 25 to 60 years in prison. The court entered a finding of not guilty for his codefendant, Larry Littleton.

Where was Fr James Dixon born?

Castlebridge, Ireland

What did James Dixon do for the Catholic Church?

Irish priest transported to Sydney after taking part in the Irish uprising of

1798. On 15 May 1803 he conducted the first public Roman Catholic mass and marriage in Sydney.

Where was James Dixon buried?

He died on 4 January 1840 and was buried in the Crossabeg chapel.