About John "Jack" Steel
Lived 1898 – 1941 (aged 42). John "Jack" Steel was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Steel (10 November 1898 – 4 August 1941) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Steel represented West Coast and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1920 to 1925. He played 38 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals, and captained the side on two occasions.
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Who was John "Jack" Steel?
New Zealand rugby union player (1898-1941)
When was John "Jack" Steel born?
John "Jack" Steel was born on 10 November 1898 in New Zealand.
When did John "Jack" Steel die?
John "Jack" Steel died on 4 August 1941 in Greymouth.
What was John "Jack" Steel's occupation?
John "Jack" Steel was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John "Jack" Steel?
John "Jack" Steel was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John "Jack" Steel. https://biography.guide/john-jack-steel/
MLA: "John "Jack" Steel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-jack-steel/.
Chicago: "John "Jack" Steel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-jack-steel/.
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