Known as one of the true gentlemen of the game, Dales continues to lead by example, supporting numerous worthwhile charities. In 1987, he was named Sports Illustrated as one of the ‘Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year’, representing baseball as an athlete ‘Who Cares the Most’ and honored as such President Ronald Reagan at the White House. Dales is a sought after motivational speaker and now divides his time between charity work, church work, and family. He and his wife, Nancy are the parents of seven sons and one daughter.