Roland Dale

American football player, coach, and administrator (1927–2012)
American football player
Roland Dale
No. 82
Position:End
Personal information
Born:(1927-10-30)October 30, 1927
Magee, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:April 23, 2012(2012-04-23) (aged 84)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College:Ole Miss
Career history
As a player:
  • Washington Redskins (1950)
As a coach:
As an administrator:
Career NFL statistics
Games played:11
Head coaching record
Career:7–14 (.333) (college)

Roland Hall Dale Jr. (October 30, 1927 – April 23, 2012) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He played professionally as an end in the National Football League (NFL) with the Washington Redskins for one season in 1950. He played college football at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).

Dale was the ninth head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for two seasons, from 1972 until 1973. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana was 7–14 Dale went on to become an athletic administrator, serving as athletic director at the University of Southern Mississippi from 1974 to 1986. He died on April 23, 2012.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Gulf South Conference) (1972–1973)
1972 Southeastern Louisiana 3–8 2–4 6th
1973 Southeastern Louisiana 4–6 3–4 T–6th
Southeastern Louisiana: 7–14 5–8
Total: 7–14

References

  1. ^ Kellenberger, Hugh (April 23, 2012). "Former UM coach, USM AD Dale dies". Jackson Clarion-Ledger.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference · 
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Southeastern Louisiana Lions head football coaches
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Lady Eagles athletic directors

# denotes interim athletic director

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1960 Ole Miss Rebels football—FWAA national champions
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Washington Redskins 1950 AAFC dispersal draft selections
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