"Capped twice by Scotland, Deans was a prolific goalscorer for both Motherwell and Celtic in the 1960s and 1970s, winning six major honours with the latter. He started his career with Neilston Juniors and was nicknamed after former Everton and England striker Dixie Dean for his scoring feats, which included 60 in one season. A move to Motherwell followed in 1965, where he continued to find the back of the net regularly - 89 times in 198 appearances - and won the Second Division title."
"He picked up several red cards during his time at Fir Park, but Celtic boss Jock Stein was not deterred from bringing Deans to Celtic in 1971, following the surprise 4-1 League Cup final defeat by Partick Thistle. His discipline improved, but the scoring streak remained as Deans combined with fellow forward Kenny Dalglish to great effect. He scored a hat-trick in the 1972 Scottish Cup final and the 1974 League Cup final, both in victories against Hibernian"
John 'Dixie' Deans was capped twice by Scotland and excelled as a goalscorer for Motherwell and Celtic across the 1960s and 1970s, collecting six major honours with Celtic. He began at Neilston Juniors and earned the nickname after Dixie Dean following a 60-goal season. Deans scored 89 goals in 198 appearances for Motherwell and helped secure the Second Division title. Celtic signed him in 1971, where he formed an effective partnership with Kenny Dalglish, scored cup-final hat-tricks in 1972 and 1974, and missed a crucial penalty in the 1972 European Cup semi-final. He later played for Luton Town, Adelaide United, Carlisle United and Partick Thistle before retiring in 1980.
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