Christopher Dixon II (born November 15, 1981) is a former professional indoor football

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who currently serves as the

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for Cactus Shadows High School in

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. He ended his long playing career with a stint for the

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of the

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(AFL) before returning to the Sioux Falls Storm near the end of their 2019 season. Dixon attended

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for two years before attending

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, where he was an all-conference player. After failing to be drafted, Dixon played semi-professional outdoor football before becoming an indoor football player. In 2005, he made his professional debut with the Black Hills Red Dogs, playing both quarterback and

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. Upon his release, Dixon signed with the Billings Mavericks, where he would play for 5 seasons, winning 3 championships and throwing 369 touchdowns. Upon the folding of the Billings franchise, Dixon signed with the Sioux Falls Storm, where he won two championships in as many seasons. In 2012, Dixon signed with the

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, it was the first time in Dixon's career that he played

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instead of indoor football. Dixon is considered the greatest indoor football quarterback of all time, winning six championships, as well as the first indoor football player to throw for 500 career touchdowns. He was inducted into the Indoor Football League Hall of Fame in 2015.

College career

Dixon attended

for two years before attending

for his final two years of school.

Professional career

Oakland Vipers

Dixon played for the Oakland Vipers of the Golden State Amateur Football League (GSAFL) for a single season in 2003, and he held the record for the most passing yards in a single game (471) as of 2005.

Eastside Hawks

Dixon began playing indoor football when he signed with the Eastside Hawks, who at the time was playing semi-professional in the Northwest Football League (NWFL). He led the Hawks to an NWFL Championship, allowing them to enter the North American Football League (NAFL) national playoffs where they won the NAFL National Championship. Dixon won Championship Game MVP and NWFL Rookie of the Year honors.

Black Hills Red Dogs

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, Dixon signed with the Black Hills Red Dogs of

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. While with the Red Dogs, Dixon played quarterback, receiver, and defensive back, completing 59 of 114 passes for 493 yards with five touchdowns, while also having 12 receptions for 202 yards and three touchdowns. After starting the season 0–7, however, Dixon asked to be released from the team due to family affairs.

Billings Mavericks / Outlaws

Dixon quickly signed with the Billings Mavericks of the

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(NIFL), where he would split time with Bob Bees at quarterback during the remainder of the 2005 season. Dixon led the Outlaws to three championships (2006, 2009 & 2010) throughout his five seasons with the team.

Sioux Falls Storm

In 2012, Dixon threw his 500th career touchdown pass, when he hit James Terry with a 42-yard pass during a May 19 game against the

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. With his 500th touchdown, Dixon became the 10th player to throw for a 500th touchdown at any professional level.

Orlando Predators

Dixon has signed with the

of the

for the 2013 season. Dixon was named the backup quarterback to Kyle Rowley to start the season. In the Predators first game, Dixon appeared in one play, a zone read play near the goalline, where Dixon was tackled for a 1-yard loss. Dixon didn't play again until the Predators' Week 3 game against the

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. Dixon came in to replace the struggling Rowley, and completed 9 of 13 passes for 120-yards. Dixon also had 2 touchdown passes and one interception against the Soul. Dixon was released in late May.

New Orleans VooDoo

On May 30, 2013, Dixon was assigned to the

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. In Dixon's first game action with the VooDoo, he replaced starter Kurt Rocco, who was struggling against the

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' pass-rush. Dixon could evade defenders, running for 66 yards, and did not get sacked once. Dixon took over trailing 21–6 and led the VooDoo to a 56–53 loss after he was tripped up as he was attempting to make a pass on the final play of the game. Dixon's playing style caught the attention of many in the league. Dixon is one of the few players to ever play arena football out of the

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. Dixon's play helped the VooDoo fight to get back into the playoff picture for 2013.

Sioux Falls Storm (second stint)

On January 6, 2014, it was announced that Dixon would be returning to the Storm, citing his desire to graduate from Augustana College and be close to his family as his reasons for return. After the 2014 season, Dixon announced his retirement as a player.

Tampa Bay Storm

Texas Revolution

Sioux Falls Storm (third stint)

After making it to their 17th straight playoff appearance, the Storm signed Dixon for the 2019 IFL playoffs. The Storm would go on to win the 2019 United Bowl, making it Dixon's ninth championship of his career.

Arizona Rattlers

On March 30, 2023, following quarterback Drew Powell being placed on short-term injured reserve, it was announced that Dixon was signed to the

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Coaching career

Billings Senior HS

In 2006 and 2007, Dixon coached at

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under head coach Mark Sulser.

Billings Wolves

In late July 2014, the

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of the

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announced they had signed Dixon as head coach for their upcoming inaugural season.

Shepherd HS

Before the 2019 season, Dixon was hired as the head coach of the Shepherd High School in Shepherd, Montana.

Arizona Rattlers

Cactus Shadows HS

In July 2022, Cactus Shadows High School in Scottsdale, Arizona announced they had selected Dixon to lead their football program. His first two seasons with the Falcons ended with a 4–6 record.

Head coaching record

Professional

High school

Personal life

Dixon's oldest son Chishon played basketball at Montana State Billings before transferring to Montana Tech. His son Donivan plays for Cactus Shadows High School as the starting

References

External links

Sioux Falls Storm profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dixon, Chris 1981 births Living people Contra Costa Comets football players Humboldt State Lumberjacks football players Billings Outlaws players Sioux Falls Storm players Orlando Predators players New Orleans VooDoo players Tampa Bay Storm players Richmond High School (Richmond, California) alumni High school football coaches in Montana Arizona Rattlers coaches High school football coaches in Arizona