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Dale Hansen Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 10, 2026: By John MP

Dale Hansen is an American sports journalist and retired sports anchor for WFAA.

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Best Known For:Dale Hansen's Sports Special
Breakthrough:Gained national attention for breaking the SMU football pay-for-play scandal in 1986

10 Quick Facts About Dale Hansen

  • Full Name: Dale Hansen
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Current Role: Retired Sports Anchor
  • Current Employer:WFAA
  • Age: 77 years old
  • Date of Birth: August 2, 1948
  • Place of Birth: Logan, Iowa
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Chris Hansen
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Dale Hansen Age

Dale Hansen is about 78 years old as of 2026. Dale Hansen was born in 1948.

Career & Work

Dale Hansen's career includes news and reporting roles with WFAA.

Organization: WFAA
Role: Sports Anchor
Period: 1983–2021
Details: Dallas, Texas
Organization: WFAA
Role: Sports Anchor
Period: 1983–2021
Details: Dallas

Rise to Fame

Dale Hansen rose to prominence for his role on the television show Dale Hansen's Sports Special.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Unplugged and Dale Hansen's Sports Special.

Other

  • Work: Unplugged (Commentator) — His signature commentary segment.
  • Work: Dale Hansen's Sports Special (Host)

Awards & Achievements

  • George Foster Peabody Award — Peabody — SMU investigation
  • Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award — Columbia

Dale Hansen Family & Relationships

Dale Hansen is married to Chris Hansen.

Lesser Known Facts

  • Hansen served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Dale Hansen
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 2, 1948
  • Age: 77
  • Birthday: August 2
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: Logan, Iowa

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Chris Hansen

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/dalehansen

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