“Dale was one of the very best hires I made in 50 years. He started and accomplished things here that are far-reaching and will last for generations.”

“Dale earned the respect of all the Hall of Famers, not an easy task. Then he created a shared vision for a better future we all bought into, and he and his team made it happen. That’s leadership.”

“Dale has had one of the most interesting careers I know of – and it’s not surprising. Every time I’m with him, I learn something new.”

“Dale worked hard to improve relations between the Hall of Fame and MLB, and he succeeded because of who he is and his belief, which I share, that we’re all much better when we work together.”

“I’ve known Dale since our days together on Capitol Hill, and he has a real gift for taking complex information, synthesizing it, and developing and delivering a clear message everyone can understand.”

“People give to people, and Dale was very instrumental in my endowment gift to the Baseball Hall of Fame.”

“Dale has been an outstanding leader in government, business, and the non-profit world. He brings top-quality strategic, political, and communications skills to every assignment he takes on and has a high sense of honor and integrity.”

“Rarely do you come across a person with such an abundance of competence and decency. Dale elevated us all every day.”

“Dale is the best boss and mentor I’ve ever had. He helps you chart a course, inspires confidence, is always there to help you execute, and gives you room to grow and prosper. And he believes in celebrating victories and rewarding success, which makes it fun.”