Dale Walter Hardy (December 6, 1924 – January 13, 2013) was an American college football and track and field coach.
After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Hardy earned a bachelor of science degree from Black Hills Teachers College, in 1948.
[2] Sturgis led his 1953 Trinidad football team to an undefeated season and an Empire Junior College Conference (EJCC) title.
[3] The next year, his 1954 Trinidad Trojans were again undefeated, with a perfect 10–0 record, and repeated as EJCC champions.
[6] He left Black Hill State in 1967 on a sabbatical to pursue of doctorate degree at Indiana University.