Dixie Stokes was born in Haslam, Texas, and came out of C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Centenary and pro football with the Detroit Lions.
His professional career included 2 teams: Detroit Lions and Chicago Cardinals. He died on December 1, 1967.
Pro career
- Detroit Lions (1937–1939)
- Chicago Cardinals (1943)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Dixie Stokes go to?
Dixie Stokes played high school football at C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish).
Is Dixie Stokes from Shreveport?
Dixie Stokes played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport; he was born in Haslam, Texas.
Where did Dixie Stokes play college football?
Dixie Stokes played college football at Centenary.
What pro teams did Dixie Stokes play for?
Dixie Stokes's pro teams include Detroit Lions and Chicago Cardinals.
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