Weve updated the security on the site. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was a lifetime resident of Gary and attended Wirt High School. At the time, the CFL still consisted of two autonomous conferences. Concert Productions International would become a hugely profitable enterprise and a game-changing innovator in full-service touring in North America. There, the Nationals lost 21 in overtime to a team from the U.S.the first loss for a Canadian team at the world championships. In 1990, Harold Ballard died, irascible and overripe at 86. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. - Margaret Mae Hernandez, 85, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at her home. Later that year, Ballard blocked Bassett's attempt to repurchase the Argos. Caught between a great inheritance in the sports world and an artistic career, he chose to lay bricks and paint. herculoids gloop and gleep sounds I mean, he didn't get his law degree from a Cheerios box. He was "Billy" to his friends, and he had many of those. She was indeed because I personally witnessed it Harolds companion always.. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1977) and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (1987). In Ballard's last 13 seasons, they only finished above fourth once and won only two playoff series. "[25] A few days later, the Tiger Cats won the 1986 Grey Cup by beating the Edmonton Eskimos 3915 and Ballard said it was worth every penny. Drag images here or select from your computer for Harold Ballard memorial. and denied them access to the Leafs locker room. About a month later, Ballard and two friends from the Yacht club were hurled from a boat into a frigid Lake Ontario. The storied arena fell into disrepair during Ballard's tenure. He was recognized for this on his citation during his 1977 Hockey Hall of Fame induction. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. Thanks for your help! "Peace is wonderful, but ", Frank Orr, Cole, Stephen. His father was Toronto Maple Leafs hockey mogul Harold Ballard. Police surround the vehicle, and gunfire is heard on the video. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Add to your scrapbook. On the night of the singer's first major concert at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, the plan was to put the spotlight on Mr. McDermott's father in the audience during the show. [2] Just after the advent of colour television in Canada, the Maple Leafs installed a new lighting system. Anyone can read what you share. CPI had an exclusive arrangement with the arena, which left most rival promoters out in the cold. [25] In 1986, Ballard publicly called the Tiger Cats a bunch of overpaid losers. 1910 United States Federal Census. As it turns out, he didn't win the brawl for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In September 1981, after Imlach had another heart attack during training camp, Ballard told the media that Imlach's poor health meant that "he's through as general manager". "Lanny McDonald trade has Sittler in tears," Jim Kernaghan. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto To use this feature, use a newer browser. rights reserved. April 24, 1930 - February 27, 2023. He had already consolidated his position by buying out his daughter, Mary-Elizabeth, for $15.5 million. As this year's Maple Leaf press guide put it, ''He continues to defy his critics and dumbfound his detractors by basically just doing whatever he pleases, regardless of what anyone else thinks. 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. Ballard used the opportunity to name himself acting general manager and hold talks with Sittler, and the two agreed that Sittler would return to the team for the 198081 season. After losing the battle to gain control of Maple Leaf Gardens, Mr. Ballard got out of the concert promotion business. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Indianapolis Star-News Obituary Indexes since December 20, 2006 . 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. They nearly duplicated that dubious achievement in 198788. All Imlach never returned to work and his contract was allowed to expire. In his graduating year, Mr. Ballard was a student union president who helped convince the school's governors to build an athletic facility. These demands made it financially impossible for the Toros to survive in Toronto, and after the 1975-76 season they moved to Birmingham, Alabama. In November 1961, Conn Smythe sold most of his shares in Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to a consortium of his son Stafford, Toronto Telegram owner John Bassett, and Ballard. Commented former Leafs' captain, Ballard had special gold medals made up for the Canadian team, after they were expelled from the, At the same postgame show, Ballard proceeded to get into an on-air argument with Dick Beddoes, which involved Beddoes saying Ballard would be better suited to guessing weights at the, For his 85th birthday party, Ballard invited Hunt, who was then with the, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 17:05. 00:02:34 Harold Ballard is very self-deprecating, but that doesn't mean he isn't astute or insightful. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. 0 cemeteries found in Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. ). In 1990, Harold Ballard died, irascible and overripe at 86. TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. On the hot summer day of one of the concerts, Ballard ordered the building's heat turned up, shut off the water fountains, and also delayed both of the concerts for over an hour. 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. based on information from your browser. In the end, they reportedly settled on somewhere between $2 million and $5 million in total, plus two seats at the Gardens. Make a life-giving gesture His father had been in the Coast Guard at the time. 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. Try again later. 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. It is with heavy hearts that the family of William Joseph "Bill" Ballard announce his passing, after a brief illness, at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 10th, 2022. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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). Mary Heuring (2/21/23) After his parole, he stated that prison life was like staying in a motel, with colour television, golf, and steak dinners. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [33] The purchase was the subject of a securities commission review and a lawsuit from Ballard's son Bill, but the deal stood and Stavro and his partners in MLG Ventures became the new owner of the Leafs and Maple Leaf Gardens. 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. A memorial service for Henry will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Chandelier Room of Singing Hills, 6221 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, TX 75241. Mr. Ballard disputed the accusation, telling her at one point that if he ever did assault her, "there won't be enough left to put in a hot dog.". I was close with (Harold) and he figured out what she was, said Gord Stellick. "He had an amazing ability to put away bowls and bowls of food," Mr. Finkelstein recounts. In the Olympic Village, Mr. Ballard stole an Olympic flag and brought it home as a souvenir. He tried to micromanage the team, interfering with coaches and players. Bill MacMillan Jr., who said he was estranged from his mother at the time of her death, recalled how protective his five-foot little nothing mom could be. 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. None of the three was wearing a life jacket. Bill Ballard, right, with singer Tom Cochrane and music publicist James Monaco at the opening of the musical Tommy in Toronto in 1995. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Harold served two years in the. "They loved each other deeply," Mr. Cohl says. After being threatened with a large fine, Ballard "complied" by putting the names in blue letters on the Leafs' blue road jerseys, and in white on their white home jerseys, making them unreadable. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Harold Ballard in California We found 17 records for Harold Ballard in North Highlands, Inglewood and 14 other cities in California. "Silent runner or not, an incident in 1989 put Mr. Ballard in the public arena, where the light was not always flattering. Dr. Henry Harold Ballard, age 79, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Ballard refused, citing it as a threat to program sales. As owner of the Tiger Cats, Ballard claimed to be losing a million dollars a year. Luckily, the singer's slightly wounded father made to his seat in time for his spotlight moment. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Year should not be greater than current year. Please reset your password. Harold Virgil Ballard [ 1] + 1929 - 2015 (86 years) Has 18 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree. He had been blessed with gusto, dollars and an affable spirit, and he squandered none of it. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The singer was nearing 40 years old and working at The Toronto Sun when he embarked on a performing career. Born to Fred and Merleen Steele, David grew up in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Harold attended Upper Canada College as a boarding student until dropping out in his third year in 1919. Many fans consider the Ballard era to be the darkest period in team history, even after winning four Stanley Cups in the 1960s. 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. In those days, the top four teams in each division made the playoffs, regardless of record. At the time, NHL teams relied on the reserve clause to keep players from jumping to other teams in the league, but the clause could not prevent players from leaving the NHL to join a different league. On the second tour, in 1965, Ballard sold tickets for two shows, even though the agreement had been for only one. In 1991, Stavro paid off a $20 million loan that had been made to Ballard in 1980 by Molson. Ballard had once called Sittler "the son I never had", but relations between the two took a turn for the worse with Sittler's increasing prominence in the NHLPA. Harold Ballard. Neilson did return, without the paper bag. Obituary Mr. Harold Ballard Sheriff, 78, of Cromer Road, Elberton, husband of 27 years to Betty Ann Powell Sheriff, finished his course in faith on Monday, April 1, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville. Ballard's three children had all previously received shares in Maple Leaf Gardens that they sold for more than $15 million each. He was so. Yolanda's lawyer Howard Levitt stated there had been a marriage proposal. Ballard. It's probably also true that few managers would have gone to the lengths that Mr. Ballard did to serve a client. 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.. and spoke Slovakian as a first language. New York, U.S., State Census, 1905. Review. In the early 1970s, Ballard made an application for a second Canadian Football League team to be based in Toronto, to play at Varsity Stadium. Through the summer of 1980, Ballard insisted that Sittler would not be back with the Leafs. Please enter your email and password to sign in. At the time of this fight, both Mr. Ballard and Mr. Clancy were in their 70's. He installed himself as president and chairman of Maple Leaf Gardens and governor of the Maple Leafs. Mom reaches under the front seat and she pulls out this gun, said MacMillan. 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. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 - April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. But Mr. Ballard became ill, called off the wedding and entered the hospital. Ballard to Ottawa writer Earl McRae in the 1980s. James Harold Ballard (1934 - 2019) from Charlotte, NC. There was an error deleting this problem. Angry teammates trashed their dressing room in response. After his playing days were over, Mr. Ballard quipped, "You didn't have to think too much to be the [football] centre. Ballard was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Edwin Harold Ballard. More recently, as president of Orion Capital, he ventured into mining interests. Harold Ballard, hockey executive (born 30 July 1903 in Toronto, ON; died 11 April 1990 in To-ronto, ON). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. You thought it couldnt get any more colourful under Harold Ballard. Shelvie "Jeannie" Workman Ballard, 85, of Newton, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Carolina Caring in Newton. [31], In 1989, Bill Ballard was convicted of assaulting Yolanda and fined $500. The Stellicks and Howard Levitt, a family friend and lawyer, contend Yolanda deserved the settlement. Caught between a great inheritance in the sports world and an artistic career, he chose to lay bricks and paint. Harold Quinten Ingram, 78, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday . Bill Ballard died of cancer on March 13 at the age of 67. Edwin Harold Ballard was born on July 30, 1903, the only child of Sidney Eustace Ballard and the former Mary Garner. When the Fighting Saints folded, Keon received an offer from the soon-to-be dynasty New York Islanders, but Ballard still owned Keon's NHL rights and effectively blocked that deal, forcing Keon to move to the relatively stable New England Whalers. She could dine with the Queen of England at night and the next morning be busting it with any kind of maintenance person, Gord Stellick recalled. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. [13] Ballard would liken Sittler's actions to burning the Canadian flag. In 1934, Ballard became manager of the West Toronto Nationals OHA junior team and hired Leaf captain Hap Day as coach. Most of Harold Ballard's fortune will eventually go to charity and his female companion will receive $50,000 a year until she dies or marries, executors of his estate said Wednesday. [6] During the time Harold was in prison, his son Bill managed the Maple Leaf Gardens. 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. But unbeknownst to the crooner, the elder McDermott had slipped and fallen right before the show and was taken to the hospital for stitches. Ballard's application would have required the unanimous consent of the four Eastern Football Conference owners to have been approved under the rules in effect at the time. One drunken, hollering student jumped into their front seat looking for a ride, scaring the kids in the back seat. Ballard even claimed to possess photographs of himself drinking beer with corrections officers and wearing one of their uniforms. To make room for more seats, Ballard removed a large portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from the Gardens. Although the Leafs were barely competitive for much Ballard's tenure, every game at Maple Leaf Gardens was sold out and he was well known for his charitable activities. Born in Drain, Ore., she was a visitor to Spring Hill. After being fined, he backed down and put the names in the opposite colours. However, hostility to Ballard's overture from the Toronto Argonauts (then owned by Ballard's former partner John Bassett) ensured it never went anywhere. Growing up in Jordan, he went to St John's Catholic School for 8 years and graduated from Jordan High School in 1952. Loving father of Alan McKee (Beverly) of Calgary, Nancy Buckham (David) of Burlington, Karen Charlebois (Del) of Newcastle and Brian McKee of St. Catharines. Ballard pleaded not guilty to all charges. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [27] According to Duguid, Ballard had been willing to pay as much as $15 million so he could buy and relocate the San Francisco Giants to Toronto, even though the franchise was only worth around $8 million. Mr. McDermott, for one, remembers him differently. Imlach was as staunchly anti-union as Ballard; during his first stint in Toronto, he had been one of Eagleson's most ardent foes. . 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. You saw the seeds of a great promoter. Other notable incidents and anecdotes during Ballard's time as majority owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Maple Leaf Gardens include:[1]. When she didnt travel with the team, she would arrange for suitable food to be sent to Harolds hotel room, ensuring the diabetic would eat well. 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Even though the Leafs were barely competitive for much of the latter part of Ballard's tenure, every game at Maple Leaf Gardens was sold out. She would often hang around the team office until late at night. The two men appeared together at a news conference described as "all smiles and buddy-buddy"[15] to announce that Sittler would not only be at training camp, but had reassumed his captaincy. Ballard left his personal belongings to his children and grandchildren. Slapshots: The Best and Worst of 100 Years of Hockey. Resend Activation Email. He was 58. 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. [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. I think there was a genuineness (to her caring) about his welfare, Stellick said. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. HAROLD BALLARD OBITUARY Harold G. Ballard, born November 20, 1932 in New Orleans and a resident of the Central Community since 1960, died Sunday July 1, 2018. Mrs. Ballard died suddenly yesterday morning in Wellesley. Ballard's children - Harold Jr., William and Mary Elizabeth Flynn - and his longtime companion, Yolanda Ballard, had visited him earlier Wednesday. Edit your searchor learn more U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Draft, Enlistment and Service View Record information. ''I thought we were both going to get arrested. Please try again later. It didn't take long for one fish to devour the other, as is their nature. Explore All. Ballard died of a combination of factors, including diabetes, heart problems and kidney and respiratory failure, doctors at Wellesley Hospital said in a release. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Yolanda was not invited to Ballard's funeral, nor to the reading of his will. Ballard was an owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) as well as their home arena, Maple Leaf Gardens. For the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Ballard was appointed assistant manager of the Varsity Grads team that won the hockey gold medal. He was accused by the Crown attorney of using funds from Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to pay for renovations to his home on Montgomery Rd., in Etobicoke. Just as Ballard's trial was beginning, he told Hockey Canada that they were welcome to use any member of the Leafs on the Canadian team, could use Maple Leaf Gardens for their training camp, and could use the building for any or all of the games in the series, with the Gardens' share of the gate receipts being donated to the NHL players' pension fund. A system error has occurred. While touring Europe, the Nationals were involved in several fights, both on the ice and off. HAROLD BALLARD OBITUARY HAROLD BALLARD III "Bo" Gary, Indiana Age 19 passed away Monday, December 4, 2006. He first gained attention in the late 1960s on the football gridiron of his alma mater, Waterloo Lutheran (now Wilfrid Laurier University). He was 86. Try again. "He was in the shadow of his father and maybe I got more attention, but he was awfully sharp. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. referee, angered a fan by accidentally knocking over the man's beer. ''Harold hit him one shot; knocked him kicking,'' Mr. Clancy said in a 1984 interview. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Three money-losing seasons later, in January 1978, DeGroote contacted Ballard and sold him the club for $1.3 million. Ballard ran his $100 million empire, which included the Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leaf Gardens, the American Hockey League Newmarket Saints and a printing company, via a holding company, Harold E . Some information may no longer be current. Shortly after, Ballard tried to buy the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from owner Michael DeGroote, but that offer was also rejected.

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