Hall of Fame
A record-setting wide receiver, Dale Chipps played a significant role in helping the Tigers earn two NCAA Division II post-season appearances in the mid-1980’s.
A three-year starter Dale paced the Tigers in receiving as a sophomore and junior. In 1985 he ranked ninth in Division II with 54 catches for 1,001 yards. The following year he established a then program record for receptions in a season with 63 that included 1,135 yards and six touchdowns. That performance earned him honorable mention All-America and first team All-Eastern College Athletic Conference honors. In addition, he became the only Division II Tiger to be named a conference player of the year when he was chosen the ECAC’s POY.
Records continued to fall in his senior year. Against Northeastern in the opener, he set a new program mark for longest reception when he scored on an 82-yard TD catch. He also tied the single game mark for receptions with 12. Although Dale’s final year was cut short by a season ending injury, he departed with a career then leading 157 receptions for 2,768 yards.
After completing his college career, Dale, a 1989 graduate, signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins but was released before the regular season began. He passed away on September 17, 2026.
