Dixie Hale, former Waterford, Swansea City, and Watford midfielder, dies

One of the famous Hale brothers from Waterford, Dixie, Alfie, George, and Harry all represented Ireland at various levels as well as playing for their hometown club

Dixie Hale. Picture: Waterford FC Twitter

The football community is mourning the death of former Waterford FC player Dixie Hale, older brother of League of Ireland great Alfie, who died after illness in his adopted Swansea just under three weeks short of his 86th birthday.

Born in Dominick’s Place in Waterford City before moving to the family home at nearby Ard na Gréine, Dixie started his footballing career with his late friend Billy Galgey with Glenard FC, a club based in the Patrick’s Street area of the city.