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'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: News anchor and sportscaster
- Current Role: Retired sports anchor
- Current Employer: WFAA
- Date of Birth: August 2, 1948
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: Logan, Iowa
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Hansen
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.
- TV Show: Unplugged (Commentator) — His signature commentary segment
- TV Show: 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: News anchor and sportscaster
- 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
