He was recognized as the National Boxing Association ( NBA ) Middleweight Champion of the World between 1936 and 1938 .
Freddie Steele ( December 18 , 1912 -- August 22 , 1984 ) was a boxer and film actor born Frederick Earle Burgett in Seattle , Washington .
Freddie Steele was recognized as the National Boxing Association ( NBA ) Middleweight Champion of the World between 1936 and 1938 .
Freddie Steele ( December 18 , 1912 -- August 22 , 1984 ) was a boxer and film actor born Frederick Earle Burgett in Seattle , Washington .