Mick Baxter
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Mick Baxter was an English footballer who played as a defender.
Baxter began his career with Preston North End
and was a regular in the team's defence for several seasons, most notably winning promotion in 1978. He joined Middlesbrough
in 1981 and spent three years there before joining Portsmouth
before finishing up in league football.
He died of cancer in 1989.
Mick was the brother of ex Finland manager Stuart Baxter
who also began his playing career at Preston North End.
Baxter began his career with Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
and was a regular in the team's defence for several seasons, most notably winning promotion in 1978. He joined Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in 1981 and spent three years there before joining Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
before finishing up in league football.
He died of cancer in 1989.
Mick was the brother of ex Finland manager Stuart Baxter
Stuart Baxter
Stuart Baxter is a Scottish football manager and former player. During his years as a professional player he played for a number of clubs in England, Scotland, Australia, Sweden and in the United States...
who also began his playing career at Preston North End.