University of Nevada Athletics

Team Physician (1973-94)
Dr. Jerry Dales served as the Nevada team physician for over 20 years. A local orthopedic surgeon, Dales was on the sidelines for virtually every football and basketball game played at Nevada for two decades from 1973-94. He served in the Air Force in the mid-1950’s and was based at Stead Air Force Base. After his Air Force service, he went to medical school in Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, returning to Reno in 1966 to set up his practice. He was a prominent member of the Wolf Club and was involved with the YMCA and the City of Reno Parks and Recreation Board. He also performed high school physicals throughout Reno for many years. In 1980, Dales was bestowed honorary alumnus status at the University of Nevada, Reno.