Carrying Dale’s Legacy on the Field | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Dale Hamlin, beloved coach, volunteer, and former VP of South Lexington Youth Baseball, passed away on August 1st — but his legacy lives on. For nearly three decades, he was the heart of Shillito Park, showing up for every kid, parent, and teammate with his signature golf cart and unwavering generosity. Known as a father figure and right-hand man, Dale’s passion wasn’t just about baseball — it was about community, service, and giving back. Now, as two teams head to the Cal Ripken World Series, they carry his spirit forward under the motto “Do it for Dale,” honoring his belief that effort and…