Career
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 January 1989, when only 32.
Mick was the brother of ex Finland manager Stuart Baxter who also began his playing career at Preston North End.