John Thomas Dixon (10 December 1923 – 20 January 2009) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Hebburn, Dixon played for Spennymoor United before he signed as a professional for Aston Villa shortly after the Second World War. Dixon had Alzheimer's disease, and died on 20 January 2009 in Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield. Statistics Club Aston Villa FA Cup: 1957 References 1923 births 2009 deaths People from Hebburn Footballers from Tyne and Wear Association football inside forwards English footballers Spennymoor United F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players English Football League players Deaths from Alzheimer's disease Deaths from dementia in England FA Cup Final players