Al Dixon
American football player (born 1954)
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Albert D. Dixon (born April 5, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers.[1] He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones and was selected by the Giants in the seventh round (178th pick overall) of the 1977 NFL draft.[2]
PositionTight end
BornApril 5, 1954
Drew, Mississippi, U.S.
Drew, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | April 5, 1954 Drew, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | St. Louis (IL) | ||||||||
| College | Iowa State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 7th round, 178th overall pick | ||||||||
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Dixon was a member of the 49ers during their 1984 championship season, appearing in two games against the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals,[3] although he is not listed among the players who actually took the field for the team's victory in Super Bowl XIX.[4]
