John Kelly "Dixie" Deans (born 30 July 1946)[2] is a Scottish retired footballer.
Deans joined Motherwell from Neilston Juniors in 1965 and spent six seasons with the Fir Park side.
[5] He is also remembered for the part he played in the semi-final of the 1971–72 European Cup, when Celtic were paired with Inter Milan, whom they had beaten in the final five years earlier.
The two legs and extra-time failed to yield a single goal and so the tie proceeded to penalties.
He had made the initial 40 man squad, but missed the final cut of 22, as Donald Ford and Denis Law were selected instead.