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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/dale-hansen">Dale Eugene Hansen</a> was born on August 2, 1948, in Logan, Iowa, United States. He spent most of his formative years in Iowa. Limited public information is available about his early life, including details about his parents, siblings, or his education history. He is an American <a href="/biography/dale-hansen">citizen</a> and identifies as white by ethnicity.</p>

<h2>Broadcasting Career Beginnings</h2>
<p>Hansen developed an interest in broadcasting at a young age, although his initial foray into the field was challenging. He began his career as a radio jockey and operations manager at KCOB in Newton, Iowa. He then moved to KNIA radio in Knoxville, Iowa, where he worked as a News Director. His career next took him to Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where he was employed by KCLD radio.</p>
<p>After a brief period in Minnesota, Hansen returned to Iowa and took a position at KOIL. He later transitioned to KMTV in Omaha, Nebraska, where he served as a sports reporter. Eventually, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to work for KDFW, then joined WFAA in 1983. At WFAA, his regular segment aired at 10 p.m., immediately following the program hosted by well-known <a href="/biography/verne-lundquist">sportscaster</a> <a href="/biography/verne-lundquist">Verne Lundquist</a>.</p>

<h2>Recognition for Investigative Reporting</h2>
<p>Hansen gained significant media attention in 1986 with his investigative report exposing improper payments to players on Southern Methodist University's (SMU) football team. This reporting contributed to the NCAA issuing the "death penalty" on SMU football, canceling the team’s 1987 season. The story elevated Hansen's reputation and earned him both a George Foster Peabody Award and a duPont-Columbia Award for excellence in journalism.</p>

<h2>Notable Segments and Advocacy Work</h2>
<p>In 1983, Hansen presented a segment that included a tribute to a deceased child set to the song "Thank God for Kids." This emotional piece marked a turning point in his career, during which he revealed his own experiences with childhood abuse. He also launched the "Scholar-Athlete of the Week" program in 1988, in which high school students excelling in both academics and athletics are honored. Sponsored by McDonald’s, participating schools receive donations in recognition of the student’s achievements.</p>

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<h2>Radio and Sports Announcing Career</h2>
<p>In addition to his television career, Hansen worked as a play-by-play announcer for KRLD in 1985. However, conflicts with then-Oklahoma <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Switzer">football coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Switzer">Barry Switzer</a> led to his replacement by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Laufenberg">Babe Laufenberg</a>. Hansen continued his radio involvement by joining KTCK in 1990, followed by a move to KESN in 2006, where he hosted the program "The Hour of Hansen."</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Residence</h2>
<p>Dale Hansen tends to keep his personal affairs private. He is married to Chris, and the couple has two children. They live in Waxahachie, Texas. According to available biographical information, Hansen has achieved considerable success and maintains a high salary and notable net worth, reflecting his decades-long career in broadcasting.</p>

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