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Freddie Steele

For the English footballer, see Freddie Steele (footballer).

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. Steele was nicknamed "The Tacoma Assassin" and was trained by Jack Connor, Johnny Babnick; and Ray Arcel while in New York. His managers included George McAllister, Dave Miller, Eddie Miller, and Pete Reilly. He appeared as an actor in a number of Hollywood films in the 1940s, including Preston Sturges's Hail the Conquering Hero.[1][2][3]

Freddie Steele
Born
Frederick Earl Burgett

(1912-12-18)December 18, 1912
Seattle, Washington
DiedAugust 22, 1984(1984-08-22) (aged 71)
Aberdeen, Washington
NationalityAmerican
Other namesTacoma Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights142
Wins125
Wins by KO60
Losses5
Draws11
No contests1

Early life

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Steele was born on December 18, 1912, in Seattle, Washington, to Virgie and Charles E. Steele. As a youth, he played baseball, but in high school in Tacoma participated in basketball, soccer, football, golf, and swimming.[2]

Professional career

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A good boxer and a hard hitter, Steele lost only two fights during his first ten years in the ring. Among those he defeated were Ceferino Garcia, Ralph Chong, Leonard Bennett, Joe Glick, Bucky Lawless, Andy Divodi, "Baby" Joe Gans, Vince Dundee, Gorilla Jones, Swede Berglund, Young Stuhley, Meyer Grace, Henry Firpo, Eddie "Babe" Risko, Jackie Aldare, Gus Lesnevich, Paul Pirrone, Frank Battaglia, Ken Overlin, Carmen Barth, and Solly Krieger.[2]

Taking the World Middleweight Boxing Championship

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On July 11, 1936, he defeated Babe Risko to take the Middleweight Boxing Championship of the World in a unanimous fifteen round decision at the Civic Stadium in Seattle. [1] Steele floored Risko for seven seconds in the first round. Steele took seven of the fifteen rounds with good margins, with only four going to Risko.[4] Steele damaged both of Risko's eyes during the bout which hampered the reigning champion's ability to defend himself. The Associated Press gave Risko only three rounds of the well attended bout of around 27,000.[5]

Defenses of the NBA World Middleweight Boxing Championship

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On January 1, 1937, Steele defended his NBA World Middleweight Championship against William "Gorilla" Jones, a former champion, in a unanimous ten round decision in Wisconsin. Steele had Jones down for a count of three in the seventh, and won all but one round in his decisive victory before a disappointing crowd of only 3,700.[6]

On February 19, 1937, Risko attempted another shot at the title against Steele at Madison Square Garden but lost in a fifteen-round unanimous decision. The Associated Press gave Steele nine rounds, with five to Risko, and one even. The bout, fought before a crowd of 11,600, was described as tedious by many reporters.[7]

On May 11, 1937, Steele made his third defense of the NBA World Middleweight Title against Frank Battaglia in Seattle, Washington, winning in a third-round knockout. Steele scored knockdowns in both the first and second rounds, before flooring Battaglia with a crushing left 34 seconds into the third round.[8]

He fought two memorable bouts with Fred Apostoli, winning the first, but suffering a TKO in a subsequent non-title match.

Losing the World Middleweight Boxing Championship

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He lost the middleweight crown to Al Hostak in his next to last fight, in a first round knockout of a scheduled fifteen round contest at the Seattle Civic Arena on July 26, 1938. After two light taps from Steele in the first round, Hostak floored his opponent briefly for the first time, and again shortly after for a count of five. Celebrity referee Jack Dempsey, the former heavyweight champion, stopped the fight after Steele arose after his third fall to the mat before a record Seattle crowd of 35,000. After his third fall, Dempsey sent Steele to a neutral corner, and reached a count of seven before stopping the fight after Hostak tried to resume the fight.[9]

After having been knocked down four times, being counted out at by Referee Dempsey, some ringside observers had accused Steele of coming out against Hostak with his hands down, thus getting KO'd in the first round. But Steele had been hampered by a cracked breastbone, which prevented him from lifting his gloves high to where they belonged--according to his chief sparring partner, Davey Ward.[10]

Steele's career had declined after the death of his manager, Dave Miller in 1938 after surgery. Steele lost his next and last fight to Jimmy Casino in 1941. His final record included 125 wins (60 KOs), 5 losses, 11 draws and 1 No Contest. [1][2]

Life after boxing

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Freddie Steele was also known for his footwork, and waist-down shots of his footwork can be seen in the 1942 film Gentleman Jim in which he performed as boxing double for star Errol Flynn.

Steele went on to appear in a number of Hollywood films as an actor throughout the 1940s, notably as "Bugsy", one of the six Marines central to the plot of the Oscar-nominated Hail the Conquering Hero (1944), directed by Preston Sturges. He also appeared as Sergeant Steve Warnicki in The Story of G.I. Joe (1945) and in Whiplash and I Walk Alone (both 1948). He appeared in nearly 30 films, although he was usually uncredited.[11]

He left Hollywood in the 1950s, and returned to the Pacific Northwest. He owned and operated Freddie Steele's Restaurant in Westport, Washington, with his wife, Helen, for over 20 years until illness forced his retirement.[2]

Death

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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.[2]

Professional boxing record

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140 fights123 wins5 losses
By knockout583
By decision652
Draws11
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
140Loss123–5–11 (1)Jimmy CasinoTKO5 (10)May 23, 1941Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
139Loss123–4–11 (1)Al HostakKO1 (15)Jul 26, 1938Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Lost NBA middleweight title
138Win123–3–11 (1)Solly KriegerUD10Jun 14, 1938Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
137Win122–3–11 (1)Carmen BarthTKO7 (15)Feb 19, 1938Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Retained NBA, NYSAC middleweight titles;
Won the vacant The Ring middleweight title
136Win121–3–11 (1)Bob TurnerKO1 (10)Feb 8, 1938Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
135Loss120–3–11 (1)Fred ApostoliTKO9 (12)Jan 7, 1938Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
134Win120–2–11 (1)Ken OverlinKO4 (15)Sep 11, 1937Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles
133Win119–2–11 (1)Charley WilliamsTKO8 (10)Jul 21, 1937Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
132Win118–2–11 (1)Frank BattagliaKO3 (15)May 11, 1937Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles
131Win117–2–11 (1)Paul PirroneTKO1 (10)Mar 2, 1937Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaia, U.S.
130Win116–2–11 (1)Eddie Babe RiskoUD15Feb 19, 1937Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles
129Win115–2–11 (1)Gorilla JonesUD10Jan 1, 1937Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles
128Win114–2–11 (1)Young StuhleyPTS10Dec 8, 1936Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
127Win113–2–11 (1)Al RossiKO1 (10)Nov 27, 1936Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
126Win112–2–11 (1)Gus LesnevichTKO2 (10)Nov 17, 1936Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
125Win111–2–11 (1)Allen MatthewsUD10Oct 21, 1936Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
124Win110–2–11 (1)Young StuhleyPTS10Sep 3, 1936Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
123Win109–2–11 (1)Jackie AldareKO2 (10)Aug 20, 1936Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
122Win108–2–11 (1)Eddie Babe RiskoUD15Jul 11, 1936Civic Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Won NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles
121Win107–2–11 (1)Tony FisherUD10Apr 28, 1936Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
120Win106–2–11 (1)Eddie Babe RiskoUD10Mar 24, 1936Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
119Win105–2–11 (1)Young StuhleyPTS10Feb 25, 1936Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
118Win104–2–11 (1)Henry FirpoKO2 (10)Feb 4, 1936Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
117Win103–2–11 (1)Meyer GraceKO1 (10)Jan 23, 1936Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
116Win102–2–11 (1)Young StuhleyPTS10Nov 19, 1935Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
115Win101–2–11 (1)Mike PayanTKO5 (10)Oct 25, 1935Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
114Win100–2–11 (1)Swede BerglundTKO6 (10)Oct 18, 1935Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
113Win99–2–11 (1)Gorilla JonesUD10Sep 17, 1935Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
112Win98–2–11 (1)Vince DundeeTKO3 (10)Jul 30, 1935Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
111Win97–2–11 (1)Al RossiTKO2 (10)Jun 11, 1935Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
110Win96–2–11 (1)Mike PayanPTS10May 16, 1935Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
109Win95–2–11 (1)Sammy O'DellKO1 (10)Apr 23, 1935Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
108Win94–2–11 (1)Fred ApostoliTKO10 (10)Apr 1, 1935Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
107Win93–2–11 (1)Indian Jimmy RiversKO9 (10)Feb 21, 1935Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
106Win92–2–11 (1)Indian Jimmy RiversTKO5 (10)Feb 12, 1935Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
105Win91–2–11 (1)Baby Joe GansKO3 (10)Jan 24, 1935Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
104Win90–2–11 (1)Tommy RiosPTS10Jan 10, 1935Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
103Win89–2–11 (1)Andy DiVodiKO6 (10)Dec 20, 1934Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
102Win88–2–11 (1)Jack HibbardTKO4 (10)Dec 5, 1934Walla Walla, Washington, U.S.
101Win87–2–11 (1)Jimmy EvansTKO4 (10)Nov 13, 1934Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
100Win86–2–11 (1)Andy DiVodiPTS10Nov 1, 1934Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
99Win85–2–11 (1)Joe GlickKO1 (10)Oct 26, 1934Armory, Yakima, Washington, U.S.
98Win84–2–11 (1)Bucky LawlessTKO2 (10)Jun 29, 1934Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
97NC83–2–11 (1)Sammy SlaughterNC1 (10)Jun 22, 1934Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Referee Toby Irwin chased the boxers from the ring after
Slaughter had fallen ten times in less than two minutes, eight times without being hit.
96Win83–2–11Babe MarinoPTS10Jun 8, 1934Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
95Draw82–2–11Gorilla JonesPTS10May 22, 1934Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
94Win82–2–10Joe CardozaKO2 (10)Apr 26, 1934Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
93Win81–2–10Eddie MurdockKO4 (10)Apr 10, 1934Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
92Win80–2–10Vivencio AlicanteKO2 (10)Mar 8, 1934Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
91Win79–2–10Johnny RomeroKO2 (8)Feb 27, 1934Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
90Win78–2–10Leonard BennettPTS8Feb 15, 1934Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
89Win77–2–10Petey MikePTS10Oct 12, 1933Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
88Win76–2–10Frankie PetrolleKO3 (10)Aug 8, 1933Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
87Win75–2–10Eddie RanPTS6Jun 27, 1933Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
86Win74–2–10Joe GlickPTS8Jun 22, 1933Natatorium Park, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
85Win73–2–10Alvin LewisKO3 (6)Jun 6, 1933Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
84Win72–2–10Tiger Lee PaigePTS6Jun 1, 1933Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
83Win71–2–10Gilbert AttellKO3 (6)May 18, 1933Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
82Win70–2–10Leonard BennettPTS6Jan 17, 1933Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Retained Pacific Northwest welterweight title
81Win69–2–10Battling DozierPTS6Nov 17, 1932Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
80Win68–2–10Millio MillittiPTS6Nov 3, 1932Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
79Win67–2–10Tommy HermanPTS6Oct 26, 1932Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
78Loss66–2–10Tommy HermanPTS4Sep 27, 1932Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
77Win66–1–10Ceferino GarciaKO2 (4)Sep 20, 1932Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
76Win65–1–10David VelascoPTS6Sep 7, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
75Win64–1–10Billy TownsendPTS6Aug 26, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
74Win63–1–10Alfonso GonzalesPTS6Aug 11, 1932Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
73Win62–1–10Tiger Lee PaigePTS6Aug 3, 1932Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
72Win61–1–10Ralph ChongTKO6 (6)Jul 20, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
71Win60–1–10Larry MurphyPTS6Jun 30, 1932Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S.
70Win59–1–10Alfonso GonzalesPTS6Jun 1, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
69Win58–1–10Frankie StetsonPTS6May 24, 1932Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
68Win57–1–10Ceferino GarciaKO2 (6)May 18, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
67Win56–1–10Tony PortilloPTS6Apr 27, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Won vacant Pacific Northwest welterweight title
66Win55–1–10Bobby VincentPTS6Apr 7, 1932Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
65Win54–1–10Matt CaloPTS6Mar 24, 1932Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
64Win53–1–10Tiger Lee PaigePTS6Mar 16, 1932Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
63Win52–1–10Freddie GoldsteinPTS6Mar 3, 1932Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
62Win51–1–10Matt CaloPTS6Nov 30, 1931Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
61Win50–1–10Cowboy Sammy EvansPTS6Sep 23, 1931Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
60Win49–1–10Johnny WoodsTKO3 (6)Aug 20, 1931Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S.
59Win48–1–10Don FraserPTS6Jul 30, 1931Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S.
58Win47–1–10Al GracioTKO3 (6)Jul 16, 1931Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S.
57Win46–1–10Jimmy OwensUD6Jun 10, 1931Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
56Win45–1–10Jimmy OwensUD6May 27, 1931Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
55Win44–1–10Joe TownsendKO2 (6)May 13, 1931Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
54Win43–1–10Esten HunterPTS6May 7, 1931Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
53Win42–1–10Teddy PalaciosKO1 (6)Apr 22, 1931Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
52Win41–1–10Ritchie KingKO1 (6)Apr 16, 1931Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
51Win40–1–10Nels FergusonTKO2 (6)Apr 8, 1931Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
50Win39–1–10Nels FergusonPTS6Mar 26, 1931Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
49Win38–1–10Mickey CochraneKO2 (6)Mar 6, 1931Knights of Columbus Gym, Yakima, Washington, U.S.
48Draw37–1–10Joe TownsendPTS6Feb 18, 1931Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
47Win37–1–9Mickey TradPTS6Feb 12, 1931Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
46Win36–1–9Tony PortilloPTS6Jan 1, 1931Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
45Loss35–1–9Tony PortilloPTS6Dec 17, 1930Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
44Draw35–0–9Tony PortilloPTS6Dec 11, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
43Win35–0–8Joey CoffmanPTS6Oct 30, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
42Win34–0–8Al GracioTKO1 (6)Oct 16, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
41Win33–0–8Leslie CarterTKO5 (6)Oct 2, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
40Win32–0–8Jimmy FarrarTKO3 (6)Sep 11, 1930Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
39Win31–0–8Tommy FieldingPTS6Jul 10, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
38Win30–0–8Tommy FieldingPTS6Jun 26, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
37Win29–0–8Joe TownsendPTS6May 22, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
36Win28–0–8Joe TownsendPTS6May 8, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
35Draw27–0–8Joe TownsendPTS6Apr 25, 1930Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
34Draw27–0–7Jimmy BrittPTS6Mar 6, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
33Win27–0–6Jack Red RondeauxKO4 (6)Feb 27, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
32Win26–0–6Jack NashKO2 (6)Jan 23, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
31Win25–0–6Frankie MonroePTS6Jan 9, 1930Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
30Win24–0–6Jimmy PavolicPTS6Dec 19, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
29Win23–0–6Paddy RyanKO1 (4)Nov 21, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
28Win22–0–6Harry DavisTKO2 (4)Nov 14, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
27Win21–0–6Johnny LussierPTS4Oct 8, 1929Northwest A.C., Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
26Win20–0–6Honey MelodyKO3 (?)Oct 1, 1929Northwest A.C., Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
25Win19–0–6Arnold SmithKO1 (4)Aug 5, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
24Win18–0–6Ralph SmithPTS4Jun 27, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
23Win17–0–6Eddie FosterKO2 (4)May 9, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
22Win16–0–6Floyd Soldier BrownPTS4Apr 1, 1929Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Uncertain of date
21Win15–0–6Len LockrenPTS4Mar 15, 1929Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Uncertain of date
20Draw14–0–6Len LockrenPTS4Mar 1, 1929Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Uncertain of date
19Draw14–0–5Jimmy PavolicPTS4Jan 1, 1929Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
18Win14–0–4Johnny LeonardPTS4Nov 22, 1928Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
17Win13–0–4Eddie HarmonKO2 (?)Oct 1, 1928Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
16Win12–0–4Ralph SmithPTS4Sep 20, 1928Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
15Win11–0–4Jimmy WarfieldKO1 (?)Sep 1, 1928Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
14Draw10–0–4Larry HannonPTS4Aug 10, 1928Skating Rink, Centralia, Washington, U.S.
13Win10–0–3Harry KetchelKO2 (?)Jul 4, 1928Chehalis, Washington, U.S.
12Draw9–0–3Eddie HarmonPTS4Jun 12, 1928Chehalis, Washington, U.S.
11Win9–0–2Young Tex VernonPTS6May 18, 1928Legion Hall, Olympia, Washington, U.S.
10Win8–0–2Billy QuilterKO2 (4)May 3, 1928Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
9Win7–0–2Bud WeaverTKO4 (4)Mar 15, 1928Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
8Win6–0–2Billy EdwardsKO4 (4)Mar 1, 1928Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
7Win5–0–2Hermosa VillaPTS4Jan 12, 1928Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
6Win4–0–2Nick VondaPTS4Apr 27, 1927Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
5Draw3–0–2Jimmy BrittPTS4Mar 16, 1927Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
4Win3–0–1George WilsonPTS4Jan 5, 1927Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
3Win2–0–1Mocus CanningPTS4Dec 8, 1926Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
2Draw1–0–1Jimmy BrittPTS4Nov 24, 1926Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
1Win1–0Jimmy BrittPTS4Nov 10, 1926Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.

Primary boxing achievements

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Achievements
Preceded by NBA World Middleweight Champion
11 July 1936 – 26 July 1938		Succeeded by
NYSAC World Middleweight Champion
11 July 1936 – February 1938
Recognition withdrawn		Vacant
Title next held by
Fred Apostoli
Vacant
Title last held by
Marcel Thil 		The Ring Middleweight Champion
September 23, 1937 – 1938
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Tony Zale

Honors

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Freddie Steele is an honored member of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame (1999) and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. He was one of the three original inductees into the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame when it opened in 1957.

References

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