About Bobby Steel
Lived 1888 – 1972 (aged 83–84). Bobby Steel was a British association football player.
Career
Steel joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1908 from Port Glasgow (along with Willie Bulloch, who soon returned to Scotland) and played mainly in the inside left position, although he was versatile and willing to fill in several roles, including in defence. He featured in 245 games and scored 45 goals in all competitions (but not counting unofficial fixtures during World War I) before joining Gillingham at the end the conflict – featuring in the 1919–20 Southern Football League – and later becoming a referee. but never played for Scotland at full international level.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Steel?
Scottish footballer (1888-1972)
When was Bobby Steel born?
Bobby Steel was born on 25 June 1888 in Newmilns.
When did Bobby Steel die?
Bobby Steel died in 1972.
What was Bobby Steel's occupation?
Bobby Steel was an association football player.
What nationality was Bobby Steel?
Bobby Steel was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Steel. https://biography.guide/bobby-steel/
MLA: "Bobby Steel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-steel/.
Chicago: "Bobby Steel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-steel/.
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