In 1925 they signed Dixie Dean and in 1927 he scored 60 goals in 39 games , setting a new world record and taking Everton to another league title . In 1925 the club signed Dixie Dean who , in 1927 â `` 28 , set the record for league goals in a single season with 60 goals in 39 league games , a record that still stands to this day . Dean helped Everton to achieve their third league title .