Robert Steele (American football)
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||
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| Born: | August 2, 1956 Columbus, Georgia | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Hardaway (Columbus, Georgia) | ||
| College: | North Alabama | ||
| Undrafted: | 1978 | ||
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Robert Hugh Steele (born August 2, 1956) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at the University of North Alabama.
Early years[edit]
Steele attended Hardaway High School in Columbus, Georgia, where he became a starter at tight end until his senior season. He accepted a scholarship from Division II University of North Alabama, where he became a two-year starter at wide receiver.
As a junior, he led the team with 30 receptions for 566 yards, a Gulf South Conference-leading 19.3 yards a reception and 5 touchdowns. The next year, the team implemented a run-oriented veer offense, but he still led with 24 receptions for 386 yards and one touchdown.[1]
Professional career[edit]
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
Steele was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1978 NFL draft.[2] Although he was released prior to the final pre-season game, he was later re-signed on September 6 after the team traded wide receiver Golden Richards.[3]
As a rookie, he was used only on special teams and didn't register a reception as the team's fourth wide receiver. He played in Super Bowl XIII. He was waived on August 27, 1979.[4]
Minnesota Vikings[edit]
On August 29, 1979, the Minnesota Vikings claimed him off waivers.[5] On November 25, he blocked a punt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6] He was released on August 27, 1980.
Publications[edit]
- Steele Here: An Underdog's Secret to Success ISBN 978-1-61254-010-8
Personal life[edit]
Steele served on the Georgia State Legislature as an elected State Representative. His father owned the Columbus Astros, a minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros baseball team.
References[edit]
- ^ "Lion Football Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Sunday Digest". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Veteran Carl Eller to Rejoin Vikings". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Viking win highlighted by old trademak". Retrieved February 19, 2023.