Fred W. Dailey | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Hotelier and polo enthusiast |
Fred W. Dailey was an American hotelier and polo enthusiast. [1] [2]
In the 1950s, he opened the Waikikian Hotel and the Tahitian Lanai restaurant. [2] They also owned a family farm in Virginia. Meanwhile, he revived the sport of polo in Hawaii, first in Kapiolani Park and then in Mokuleia. [2] It is now known as the Hawaii Polo Club. [2] He also worked for the United States Polo Association. [1] He was inducted into the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame on February 7, 1997. [1]
He was married to Elizabeth "Murph" Dailey. [2] His son, Michael Dailey, is a polo player and hotelier. [2] He serves as President of the Hawaii Polo Inn and its management company, Honolulu Hotel Operating Corporation. [2] His grandson, Devon Dailey, attended the University of Virginia on a polo scholarship. [3] He now serves as the manager of the Hawaii Polo Club. [2] [4]