After a collegiate career at Millikin University, Steagall was selected in the second round (12th overall) of the 1951 NBA draft by the Indianapolis Olympians.

[2] In addition to the scoring average, Steagall also led the nation in total field goals (314), free throws (260), and assists (122).

As a freshman in 1947–48, Steagall averaged 12.0 points per game, increased it to 21.2 as a sophomore, then 23.9 as a junior.

[4] After college, Steagall bypassed an NBA career despite being drafted by the Indianapolis Olympians.

He signed to work in the sales department for the Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.