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Legendary Player

Billy Steel

Derby County paid a British transfer record of £15,500 to take Steel south from Morton. Renowned for his work-rate and powerful shot, he returned to Scotland and Dundee for a Scottish transfer record of £22,500 and won two League Cups, in 1952 and 1953. He scored 12 goals in 30 appearances for Scotland.

Legend

Billy Steel

Position(s) Forward/Midfield

Birthplace Denny, Scotland

Date of birth 1/5/1923

Clubs St Mirren, Morton, Derby County, Dundee

Biography

Derby County paid a British transfer record of £15,500 to take Steel south from Morton. Renowned for his work-rate and powerful shot, he returned to Scotland and Dundee for a Scottish transfer record of £22,500 and won two League Cups, in 1952 and 1953. He scored 12 goals in 30 appearances for Scotland.