Cradle of Coaches

George Dales

  • Position Track/Cross Country
  • Custom1 2006
  • Custom2 Dales, a 1942 Miami University graduate, retired in 1970 as Western Michigan University’s head track and cross country coach after an impressive career. He led the Broncos to NCAA cross country championships in 1964 and 1965 and captured 12 Mid-American Conference titles in track and field and eight more in cross country. During his tenure at WMU, he coached 25 All-Americans — 11 in track and 14 in cross country.

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