Francis Lykins Dale (July 13, 1921 – November 28, 1993) was an American business executive and Republican political operative.

[2] He was a commanding officer of USS Pillsbury, an antisubmarine craft that captured the German submarine U-505, among other exploits.

[citation needed] After returning to civilian life, Dale served as a partner in the Cincinnati law firm of Frost & Jacobs.

[citation needed] Dale led an investment group that purchased the Cincinnati Reds for $8 million from Bill DeWitt on December 5, 1966.

As team president from 1967 to 1973, Dale was a supporter of building the downtown Riverfront Stadium, the Reds' home when the park opened in 1970.