West Virginia State University Athletics

Hale entered WVSU and excelled on the Yellow Jackets track team. He ran the 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, 400 meter hurdles, long and triple jump, and the 1500 meter relay. Hale qualified for the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials and was an alternate for the U.S. Track Team. He is the father of three children and the grandfather of three grandchildren. He has been employed as the Public Works Supervisor for the city of Chesapeake for 20 years.