Robert Steele (American football)

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.

Robert Steele
No. 81, 82
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1956-08-02) August 2, 1956
Columbus, Georgia
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Hardaway (Columbus, Georgia)
College:North Alabama
Undrafted:1978
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:30
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

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, 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

Dallas Cowboys

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

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
  • Steele Here: An Underdog's Secret to Success ISBN 978-1-61254-010-8

Personal life

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
  1. "Lion Football Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. "Sunday Digest". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. "Veteran Carl Eller to Rejoin Vikings". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. "Viking win highlighted by old trademak". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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