Alf Hale

Alfred Hale (24 January 1906 – December 1972), known as Alf or Pally Hale, was an English professional footballer who made 205 appearances in the Football League playing for Lincoln City, Luton Town and Halifax Town. He played as an outside left. He also played for Welsh League club Llanelly and in non-league football in the Sheffield area. He played at left back or left half.

Life and career Hale was born in Kiveton Park, Yorkshire, for whom he played just 22 league matches. In March 1933, the Daily Mirror reported that Llanelly had received lucrative offers for numerous players, including Hale, but were not allowing them to leave because they hoped to gain admission to the Football League for the next season. They failed in this, and Hale returned to the Third Division North with Halifax Town in 1934. He finished his career back in non-league football with Dinnington Athletic.

Hale died in 1972 at the age of 66.