Tom Dixon was an all-star and award winning kicker in the

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. A graduate of UBC, Dixon played 4 seasons in the CFL. During his first two, with the

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, he was named an all-star and won the

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in 1986 for points scored. He finished his career the

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, having score 510 points.2011 CFL Record Book

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dixon, Tom 1960 births Living people Edmonton Elks players Ottawa Rough Riders players Players of Canadian football from British Columbia Canadian football people from Vancouver UBC Thunderbirds football players University of British Columbia alumni