Full name Charles Steele Jr. Name Charlie Jr. 1954–1958 New Zealand | Years Team | |
Date of birth (1930-03-30)30 March 1930 Date of death 6 January 2008(2008-01-06) (aged 77) | ||
Place of birth Stockton, New Zealand | ||
Charles "Charlie" Steele Jr. (30 March 1930 – 6 January 2008) was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.
Steele was accomplished in both rugby union and association football, playing club and provincial rugby on Saturdays and football on Sundays, earning representative honours with Westland. He played for Buller against the 1950 touring British Lions
International career
Steele scored on his full All Whites début in a 2–1 win over Australia on 14 August 1954 and ended his international playing career with eight A-international caps to his credit, scoring six goals. His final cap was an appearance in a 2–1 win over New Caledonia on 14 September 1958. Including unofficial matches, Steele played 23 matches for New Zealand and scored 12 goals.
Steele's father, Charlie Steele Sr., had made two appearances for New Zealand in 1927, and his début marked the first time a father - son pair had represented New Zealand.
Steele died on 6 January 2008.