He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the thirteenth round of the 1966 NFL draft after playing college football at Eastern New Mexico University.
[2] Dial was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 13th round, with the 188th overall pick, of the 1966 NFL draft.
[4] Overall, he played in one game for the Eagles during the 1967 NFL season, completing one of three passes for five yards.
[3] He also played for the Charleston Rockets of the COFL in 1967, recording three completions on seven passing attempts (42.9%) for 45 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
[1] In 1971, he played in seven games for the Blue Bombers for the second consecutive season, completing 15 of 41 passes (36.6%) for 252 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.