Freddie Steele
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Tacoma Assassin |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Frederick Earl Burgett December 18, 1912 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | August 22, 1984 (aged 71) Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | Middleweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 142 |
| Wins | 125 |
| Win by KO | 60 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 11 |
| No contests | 1 |
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.