Position: Wide receiver Weight: 196 lb (89 kg) | Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Name Robert Steele | |
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Date of birth: (1956-08-02) August 2, 1956 (age 59) | ||
High school: Columbus (GA) Hardaway Place of birth: Columbus, Georgia | ||
Robert Hugh Steele (born August 2, 1956) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the University of North Alabama.
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Early years
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 and 5 touchdowns. The next year, he led the team again with 24 receptions for 386 yards and one touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys
Steele was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1978 NFL draft. Although he was released in pre-season, he was later re-signed on September 6 after the team traded wide receiver Golden Richards. As a rookie, he was used only on special teams and didn't register a reception. He played in Super Bowl XIII. He was waived on August 27, 1979.
Minnesota Vikings
On August 29, 1979 the Minnesota Vikings claimed Steele off waivers. On November 25, he blocked a punt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Personal life
Steele served on the Georgia State Legislature as an elected State Representative.