Dale Hansen is an American sports journalist and retired sports anchor for WFAA.
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Best Known For:The television program Dale Hansen Unplugged
Breakthrough:Broke the SMU football pay-for-play scandal, establishing a national journalism reputation in 1986
10 Quick Facts About Dale Hansen
- Full Name: Dale Hansen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Current Role: Retired sports anchor
- Current Employer: WFAA
- Place of Birth: Logan, Iowa
- Birth Year: 1948
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Hansen
- Specialization: Commentator / Analyst and Sports Journalist
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 and KDFW.
Organization: WFAA
Role: Sports Anchor
Period: 1983–2021
Details: Dallas, TX
Organization: KDFW
Role: Sports Anchor
Period: 1980–1983
Details: Dallas, TX
Rise to Fame
Dale Hansen rose to prominence for his role on the television show Dale Hansen Unplugged.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Dale Hansen Unplugged (Commentator, 2013-2021) — Viral commentary segment handling sensitive political and social sports issues
Notable Coverage
- SMU football pay-for-play scandal investigation - WFAA - 1986 - Uncovered massive violations leading to the NCAA death penalty
Awards & Achievements
- George Foster Peabody Award — University of Georgia — SMU football scandal reporting
- Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award — Columbia University — Investigative sports journalism
Dale Hansen Family & Relationships
Dale Hansen is married to Chris Hansen.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dale Hansen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1948
- Place of Birth: Logan, Iowa
Measurements
- 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
