Francis L. Dale

Francis L. Dale
Dale, c. 1966
Born(1921-07-13)July 13, 1921
DiedNovember 28, 1993(1993-11-28) (aged 72)
Alma materDuke University
University of Virginia
Occupation(s)Lawyer, publisher
Known forOwner & president of the Cincinnati Reds (1967–1973)
Political partyRepublican
Military career
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1943–1946
RankLieutenant Commander
CommandsUSS Pillsbury
Battles / warsWorld War II

Francis Lykins Dale (July 13, 1921 – November 28, 1993) was an American business executive and Republican political operative. He was also owner and president of the Cincinnati Reds for six years, and served as commissioner of the Major Indoor Soccer League for two years. Dale was a commanding officer in the United States Navy during World War II.

  1. ^ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. July 1946. Retrieved September 6, 2020 – via fold3.com.


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