Dale was born October 6, 1962, in Pineville, Louisiana,[1] and grew up in Winnfield. He was an All-American running back and safety for four years at Winnfield High School in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was then recruited as a safety and started at Louisiana State University.[3] At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg), Dale was believed to be the largest free safety in the NFL during his time with the Chargers.[4]
Dale received his Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Washington in 2011. He is currently a director at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.