Drag images here or select from your computer for Harold Ballard memorial. Some information may no longer be current. "He would eat enough fried calamari for four people, and then order something else.". Harold Ballard. Caught between a great inheritance in the sports world and an artistic career, he chose to lay bricks and paint. Harold Ballard, the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and a man described by his team's fact book as ''one of the most loved and hated men in Canada,'' died yesterday in Toronto. Besides, what the hell position can a queen play? He often fought with league authorities, his employees, the news media, the fans and his children, often chuckling as he moved from battle to battle. Ballard and Keon never got along, and when Keon's contract expired in 1975, Ballard let it be known that Keon had no place on the team. Obituaries Search for Henry Ballard - dignitymemorial.com Harrold Ballard - Ancestry.com Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the. Nevertheless, they still qualified for the playoffs under the playoff format in use at the time. Harold Otto Hallberg, age 89, of Jordan, MN, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, in Jordan. They would not post a winning record again in Ballard's lifetime, going a franchise-record 13 consecutive seasons without a winning record. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Harold Ballard in California We found 17 records for Harold Ballard in North Highlands, Inglewood and 14 other cities in California. Preceded in death by his parents, William Wallace and Carrie Buford (Pinkard) Hurt; brother, William ("Bill") Wallace, Jr.; and sister, Frances Hurt. I was close with (Harold) and he figured out what she was, said Gord Stellick. In his will, Ballard had left Yolanda $50,000 a year for the rest of her life, but she considered this inadequate and sued for $192,600 and later $381,000 a year. Benjamin Harold Ballard, 42, was shot and killed in a traffic altercation at SW 59 and Mustang Road about 6:45 p.m. Friday, June 5, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reported. In Ballard's last 13 seasons, they only finished above fourth once and won only two playoff series. However, he insisted on receiving compensation for Keon, and set the price so high that potential suitors shied away, in effect preventing Keon from joining another NHL team. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Harold Ballard Hurt Obituary Remember Harold Ballard Hurt. A celebration of life is planned for the Granite Club when pandemic restrictions are lifted. he asked. At the same time, Ballard continued to work for Ballard Machinery, and took over the business after his father's retirement in 1935. As it turns out, he didn't win the brawl for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 - April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. However, as Ken Dryden put it in his book The Game, he seemed "like [a] wrestling villain who touches the audience to make his next villainy seem worse.". That triggered a mutiny among some of the team's top players, who resigned from the squad in November. Through the summer of 1980, Ballard insisted that Sittler would not be back with the Leafs. Many years ago, a young Bill Ballard and his brother, Harold Ballard Jr., presented their father with a pair of piranhas in an aquarium for Christmas. She was 87. He said it served the guy right, that it would do him some good.''. Yolanda Ballard, who died in her sleep on June 3, is survived by daughter Ana MacMillan, son Bill MacMillan, granddaughter Molly and extended family, as well as longtime caregiver Astrid von Czieslik. The Stellicks and Howard Levitt, a family friend and lawyer, contend Yolanda deserved the settlement. He was an 83 year old born in Menifee County to the union of the late Claude and Pearlie Golden White, and member of the Baptist Church. Create an Obituary. Harold Ballard Jr.: Scion of notable sports character and artist Yolanda Ballard, the former companion of crusty Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard who became a central figure in the circus surrounding the franchise in the 1980s and 90s, has died. She claimed to have been with Ballard for eight years at the time of his death. [13] Ballard would liken Sittler's actions to burning the Canadian flag. According to Ballard's lawyer, his estate was worth less than $50 million. Off the ice, the Maple Leafs under Ballard were one of the league's most financially successful teams. Neilson did return, without the paper bag. Edit your searchor learn more U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Draft, Enlistment and Service View Record information. Or, as The Globe and Mail's Stephen Brunt once put it, "a silver-spoon kid with survival instincts." Sittler himself ripped the captain's C off his sweater, later commenting that a captain had to be the go-between with players and management, and he no longer had any communication with management. At age 54, Ballard was the oldest member of the group, which were otherwise all in their 30s and 40s. In addition to sharing the Braves with Buffalo, he had notions of a second CFL franchise and big-league baseball, too. Later that year, Ballard blocked Bassett's attempt to repurchase the Argos. ''She never gave me anything. "If you can call a Chevrolet a Chev, why can't you call a Japanese a Jap?" This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Harold Ballard - Wikipedia I know the family and friends were totally aghast and Oh my god, shes a gold digger but he figured out she could take his s--- and she, as time evolved, became his caregiver.. In August, just weeks before the series began, Ballard was convicted on 47 of the charges. The court awarded her $91,000.[32]. Bill was born in Saint John on July 25th, 1951, son of the late Harold and Florence (nee Keir) Ballard. When the group's manager objected, Mr. Ballard told him the fans would tear down the building with the Beatles in it if they didn't do two shows. February 28, 1945 - October 12, 2021. [2] However, Ballard did not object the following year when Hodgson sold his stake in the Argos to Carling O'Keefe notwithstanding the fact the brewer also owned a team in the WHA (the Quebec Nordiques). In 1969, Ballard and Stafford Smythe were charged with tax evasion and accused of using Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to pay for their personal expenses. In his graduating year, Mr. Ballard was a student union president who helped convince the school's governors to build an athletic facility. Ballard refused, citing it as a threat to program sales. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Harold Quinten Ingram, 78, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday . He was 86 years old and had spent most of the last two years in and out of hospitals because of diabetes-related heart problems. The Leafs barely made the playoffs in 1980, finishing five games below .500. However, by the time the Toros played their first game at the Gardens, Ballard had been released from prison. Slapshots: The Best and Worst of 100 Years of Hockey. CPI had an exclusive arrangement with the arena, which left most rival promoters out in the cold. Yolanda Ballard, the former companion of crusty Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard who became a central figure in the circus surrounding the franchise in the 1980s and '90s, has died. ). HAROLD BALLARD OBITUARY HAROLD BALLARD III "Bo" Gary, Indiana Age 19 passed away Monday, December 4, 2006. To order Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Until he acquired control of the team and Maple Leaf Gardens in 1972, Mr. Ballard was little known outside hockey circles. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In July 1979, Ballard brought his longtime friend, Imlach, back to the organization as general manager. When asked about it, Ballard replied "She doesn't pay me, I pay her. In 1974, when Bassett put the Toronto Argonauts up for sale, Ballard offered to buy the team for $3 million, but his offer was rejected. Harold McKee Obituary - Peterborough, ON - Dignity Memorial Indianapolis Star-News Obituary Indexes since December 20, 2006 . All results for Harrold Ballard Edit SearchNew SearchJump to Filters To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Since it was a hot day, Mr. Ballard turned up the building's furnace, delayed both shows and ordered the concession stands to sell only large soft drinks. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Try again later. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. ", (Indeed, Mr. Ballard was an enthusiastic chaser of properties to bring into Toronto. There were differences of opinion on how good a businessman Harold Ballard was "He couldn't promote the Second Coming with the original cast," cracked Toronto Star columnist Frank Orr but his son's reputation was solid in that respect. Remembering Gerald Edward Merriner | Obituaries - Amos Carvelli Funeral If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Born to Fred and Merleen Steele, David grew up in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. ''Harold is going aboard and get that gold.''. Harold Virgil Ballard [ 1] + 1929 - 2015 (86 years) Has 18 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree. "He was a bit of a silent runner," Mr. Cohl says. She fought with Ballard's family and partners over Ballard's estate following his death. AGE undefined Harold Ballard North Highlands, CA View Full Report Relatives Nilajay Butler Phone Address AGE 70s When he relented, Yolanda knowing he had also spent time behind bars, for fraud in 1972 reportedly broke the ice by saying: Weve got something in common. Ballard's opposition to European players was so virulent that a Leafs scout used Ballard's time in jail to sign Brje Salming, one of the NHL's first great European players. and denied them access to the Leafs locker room. Box 716 Maiden, NC 28650. [1] For the 1962 season, Ballard tried to introduce a hockey-style penalty box to soccer, but the rule change was not allowed by FIFA. Funds were also used to renovate his Midland cottage, to rent limousines for his daughter's wedding in 1967, and to buy motorcycles for his sons (passing off the expense as hockey equipment for the Marlboros), as well as placing money belonging to the corporation into a private bank account that he controlled along with Stafford Smythe. A love so deep only silence is fit to describ Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. 31. A member of the Leafs organization from 1940 and a senior executive from 1957, he became part-owner of the team in 1961 and was majority owner from February 1972 until his death. Thanks for your help! William Owen Sydney Ballard (November 10, 1946 - March 14, 2014) was a businessman and concert promoter. Please include I Remember in the subject field. Harold Ballard and Yolanda Ballard took out a marriage license last January in the Cayman Islands. As Imlach was preparing to trade Sittler to the Quebec Nordiques, he had a heart attack in August and was hospitalized. Try again later. [8], At the time Ballard took over, the Leafs' captain was Dave Keon, who had been with the team since 1960. Sometimes, He's Terror of Toronto - Los Angeles Times Along with a sister and a brother, Mr. Ballard grew up in the towering shadow of his father's loud, blustery life. Many fans consider the Ballard era to be the darkest period in team history. "He fought for the underdog," Mr. McDermott says. Molson also agreed to sell its stake in Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to Stavro. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Harold Ballard I found on Findagrave.com. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Lone Eagle Entertainment, Sam Lim Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Harold Ballard (10477)? Please try again later. In the West, CFL teams had come under significant pressure resulting from the introduction of WHA franchises in the four largest Western markets, therefore Western Football Conference teams were generally supportive of Ballard's efforts to become a CFL owner. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "Is that an act?" He was a big fish in a big pond, his appetite was the stuff of legend and he knew all about "eat or be eaten.". Find the obituary of Rev. About a month later, Ballard and two friends from the Yacht club were hurled from a boat into a frigid Lake Ontario. Ballard fronted Stafford Smythe most of the $2.3 million purchase price. Obituary. The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has announced that deep-sea explorer and retired U.S. Navy commander Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for his discovery of the R.M.S. There was a problem getting your location. It trained me to work for my dad.". After his playing days were over, Mr. Ballard quipped, "You didn't have to think too much to be the [football] centre. Imlach was never officially fired, but when he tried to return to his office in November, he found that his parking spot at Maple Leaf Gardens had been reassigned and Gerry McNamara had been made acting general manager. Smythe died just six weeks later. Harold Delk Jr. (2/22/23) BERTRAND, Mo. Stock shares were blood in the water; lawsuits were fiercely launched. Ballard pleaded not guilty to all charges. In gratitude, Williams shot a bear during a winter hunt and skinned it for Ballard's office. William Ballard | Obituary | Telegraph Journal The executors of Ballard's will were Steve Stavro, Don Giffin and Don Crump. The Leafs defeated the Red Wings in the final game of the season, and backed into the playoffs when the Stars lost their final game hours later. He will be remembered by many because of his father, and for his partnership in CPI's revolutionary development of the live music industry and associations with legendary acts such as the Who, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. At the end of the 197172 season, the Leafs only had three players signed to contracts for the next season: Rick Kehoe and veterans Jacques Plante and Bobby Baun. However, Ballard soon began displaying tendencies that would eventually make him one of the most detested owners in NHL history. Though Imlach was gone, Sittler's relationship with the Leafs worsened again in the 198182 season and he was traded that year to the Philadelphia Flyers. August 17, 2016 Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Harold of 65 years and her son Gregory (Sharon); grandchildren, Nicole (Stephen), Eric. Mr. Ballard, a big, burly man with bright orange-red hair, was ''an old-fashioned pirate,'' said Conn Smythe, who ran Maple Leaf Gardens while the young Mr. Ballard was learning the business. Keon was forced to move to the WHA's Minnesota Fighting Saints. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He won Stanley Cups in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967, all as part-owner. His acquisition of the Leafs, one of Canada's most revered properties, came shortly before Mr. Ballard served a year in jail on a fraud conviction for diverting money from the Gardens' accounts to his own. Police surround the vehicle, and gunfire is heard on the video. GREAT NEWS! However, hostility to Ballard's overture from the Toronto Argonauts (then owned by Ballard's former partner John Bassett) ensured it never went anywhere. Obituary indexes for Indianapolis Star-News, Marion County, IN - Vital Rec He told friends that on a visit to the Soviet Union he had put a Maple Leaf sticker on Lenin's tomb. Mr. Ballard married a minister's daughter, Dorothy Higgs, who died in 1969. "He brought in televised boxing programs and he brought in basketball's Buffalo Braves for a few games of the NBA season. Make a Memorial Donation . She was indeed because I personally witnessed it Harolds companion always.. He could not get enough of his grandma's cooking. . In an obituary published in the Star and Globe and Mail, the family wrote: Mother always referred to Harold as the love of her life and sadly never seemed to be able to get past his passing. He also was the owner of the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the Canadian Football League (1978-89), which won the 1986 Grey Cup. DEARBORN, Mo. He had worked early on with Neil Young and Joni Mitchell in smaller venues, but by the time CPI came into being he saw the writing on the wall. It's probably also true that few managers would have gone to the lengths that Mr. Ballard did to serve a client. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. Never paid any taxes for me. As a young man-about-town in Toronto's version of the Roaring Twenties, Mr. Ballard participated in speed-skating competitions, raced motorboats and drove a Pierce-Arrow. "There's not a remote chance I would have a career if not for Bill Ballard.". '', See the article in its original context from. JEAN BALLARD OBITUARY. After Ballard's release from prison, he had an apartment built at the Gardens facing Church Street where he would live through most of the year, while spending summers at his cottage near Lafontaine, Ontario in the Thunder Beach community. As a young man, he loved working with horses on his aunt and uncles farm. The storied arena fell into disrepair during Ballard's tenure. Ballard died of a combination of factors, including diabetes, heart problems and kidney and respiratory failure, doctors at Wellesley Hospital said in a release. A year later, they staged a proxy war to regain control of the board. (His father had made the team's skates.) "His own boat was called Midnight Mischief, and it was aptly named," says John McDermott, the successful Scottish-Canadian tenor.