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James Dixon was born on 2 February, 1967 in Vernon, Texas, U.S., is an American football player (born 1967). Discover James Dixon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
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57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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2 February 1967 |
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2 February |
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Vernon, Texas, U.S. |
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United States
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James Dixon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, James Dixon height is 1.78 m and Weight 82 kg.
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1.78 m |
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82 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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James Dixon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Dixon worth at the age of 57 years old? James Dixon’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated James Dixon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
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.
The 1,181 kickoff return yards broke Mel Renfro's franchise record of 1,017 set in 1964.
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.
Dixon attended Vernon High School, where he played as a running back.
He was named the MVP of the Oil Bowl,
which matches high school senior All-stars from the states of Texas and Oklahoma.
He was known as James “Dogkiller” Dixon.
During his summers he worked for Animal welfare and various other JTPA jobs in Wilbarger county.
He was tough to take on and protect many from stray rabid dogs.
After high school he joined Cisco Junior College, where he played as a running back.
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.
His 47 kickoff returns broke Ron Fellows' franchise record of 43 set in 1983.
In 1987, he transferred to the University of Houston to play under new head coach Jack Pardee, who converted him into a wide receiver.
As a junior, he posted 59 receptions (third in the conference) for 659 yards (tied for third in the conference) and 3 receiving touchdowns (tied for fifth in the conference).
He set a Southwest Conference record with 908 kickoff return yards and led the conference in kickoff return average (27.5).
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.
In the season, he posted 102 receptions (second in the nation) for 1,103 yards (eighth in the nation) and 11 receiving touchdowns (tied for fourth in the nation), while earning second-team All-American honors.
He had 15 receptions against Rice University.
He finished his college career second in Southwest Conference history in kickoff return yards (1,468) and third in kickoff return average (25.3).
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.
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.
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 1994, he signed with the Fort Worth Cavalry of the Arena Football League to play wide receiver/defensive back.
He tallied 32 receptions for 405 yards and 9 touchdownss.
The team folded after the season.
In the 10th game against the Phoenix Cardinals, he set a franchise rookie record with 203 receiving yards (the fifth highest in club history), including a 75-yard touchdown reception, in the same contest that Troy Aikman set a then-NFL rookie record with 379 passing yards.
His 477 yards were the fourth-most receiving yards by a rookie receiver in team history.
