Background
Steeples was born at Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, the son of John Steeples, a coal miner.
Steeples was born at Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, the son of John Steeples, a coal miner.
Steeples" made his only first-class appearance for Derbyshire in the 1899 season in May against Surrey. Steeples as last man in made 16 in a last wicket stand to help avoid a follow on. He bowled five overs in the first innings, but with little success.
Steeples was a right-handed batsman and made 18 runs in his two innings.
He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler and gave away 21 runs in 30 balls for no wicket. Steeples died in Derby at the age of 75.