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Freddie Steele (December 18, 1912 – August 22, 1984) was a boxer and film actor born Frederick Earle Burgett in Seattle, Washington.He was recognized as the National Boxing Association (NBA) Middleweight Champion of the World between 1936 and 1938.
Dec 14, 2022 · Steele, Frederick "Freddie" (1912-1984) During the dark days of the Great Depression, Tacoma boxer Freddie Steele captured the region's imagination as he rose to his sport's ultimate coronation: world champion. Steele's footwork, speed, and fearsome punching power dazzled fans, demolished opponents, and earned him the moniker "The Tacoma Assassin."
Freddie Steele. Actor: Hail the Conquering Hero. Former World Middleweight Boxing Champion Freddie Steele was born Frederick Earl Burgett in Seattle, Washington on December 18, 1912. His childhood idol was local fighter and world champion Todd Morgan.
Freddie Steele. Frederick Charles Steele (6 May 1916 – 23 April 1976) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Stoke City and England. He also had spells at Mansfield Town and Port Vale as a player-manager, leading Vale to a league title. [6] He remains a legendary figure in the histories of both Stoke and Vale.
Steele died at a nursing home in Aberdeen, Washington on August 22, 1984; he had suffered a stroke in 1980. He is interred in the Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA. Freddie Steele is an honored member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
This is former World Middleweight Champion Freddie Steele's final career bout. The crowd of 35, 000 saw Steele knocked down four times. He was counted out at by Referee Dempsey, former World Champion. Some ringside observers accused Steele of coming out against Hostak with his hands down, thus getting KO'd in the first round.
