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10 Facts About Dale Steele

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Philip Dale Steele was born on August 17,1955 and is an American football coach and former player.

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Dale Steele was formerly the head coach at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, a position he had held since restarting school's football program in 2006.

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The son of a high school coach, Dale Steele participated in football and wrestling at Autauga County High School in Prattville, Alabama, where he lettered three years in both sports.

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Dale Steele played as an offensive guard and a defensive tackle for Autauga County High School and then walked on as an offensive lineman for the University of South Carolina.

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In 1980, Dale Steele helped Tulane advance to the Hall of Fame Classic, marking his first collegiate postseason appearance as a coach.

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Dale Steele coached at St Charles High School in LaPlace, Louisiana in 1983.

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Dale Steele served East Carolina University as its recruiting coordinator for three years and was promoted to assistant head coach for his last season.

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Dale Steele worked six seasons at ECU, coaching the wide receivers and helping the Pirates to the 1992 Peach Bowl and the 1994 Liberty Bowl.

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Dale Steele then served as an assistant head coach for one year at East Tennessee State University, and three seasons at Elon University.

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On June 15,2006, Dale Steele became the head coach at Campbell University, restarting the school's football program after a hiatus dating back to 1950.