Benjy Dial

Professional career Dial was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 13th round, with the 188th overall pick, of the 1966 NFL draft. He was signed by the Steelers twice in 1966 and also released twice.

Dial then played in seven games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 1970 CFL season, accumulating 45 completions on 89 passing attempts (50.6%) for 597 yards, one touchdown, and seven interceptions. He also scored one rushing touchdown and lost three fumbles. In 1971, he played in seven games for the Blue Bombers for the second consecutive season, completing 15 of 41 passes (36.6%) for 252 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Later life Dial later became a high school football coach in Texas. He died on April 5, 2001, in Dallas, Texas.