Growing up in Jordan, he went to St John's Catholic School for 8 years and graduated from Jordan High School in 1952. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. After the owners death in 1990, however, she was involved in a bitter dispute with Ballards children Bill, Mary Elizabeth and Harold Jr. over his estate. While it provided a clearer picture for fans, it caused a very sharp glare that distracted players. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. According to Globe columnist Dick Beddoes, the young Mr. Ballard played a "static but well-meaning game" as an undersized lineman. Imlach was as staunchly anti-union as Ballard; during his first stint in Toronto, he had been one of Eagleson's most ardent foes. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Harold Ballard Jr.: Scion of notable sports character and artist His disregard for his father's companion, the convicted fraud artist Yolanda MacMillan, made headlines when he was found guilty of assaulting her during an incident at Maple Leaf Gardens and fined $500. 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. But they were taken down (on the premise that they were obstructing some customers' views). When asked recently about the process of succession, Paul McNamara, chairman of the board of Maple Leaf Gardens, said: ''We just don't know it. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. This is a carousel with slides. "[4], He also expanded the number of concerts, entertainment acts, and conventions booked in the building. 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. Born to Fred and Merleen Steele, David grew up in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Years later, Williams would remark that all Ballard would want from his players was an honest day of hard work. 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. Ballard remained as de facto general manager even when Imlach recovered. 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. The McDonald trade sent the Leafs into a downward spiral. Until he acquired control of the team and Maple Leaf Gardens in 1972, Mr. Ballard was little known outside hockey circles. Shelvie "Jeannie" Workman Ballard, 85, of Newton, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was led to the Lord by her grandfather at the age of 10 and dedicated her life to Christ at . Harold Virgil Ballard [ 1] + 1929 - 2015 (86 years) Has 18 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In 1955, she met Bill MacMillan, the son of a noted magistrate. April 24, 1930 - February 27, 2023. Ballard was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Edwin Harold Ballard. 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.". Luckily, the singer's slightly wounded father made to his seat in time for his spotlight moment. It's true that few men other than Mr. Ballard could have placed a relative novice such as Mr. McDermott on a national tour with the world's premier Celtic group, the Chieftains. Within three years under the new owners, profits at the Gardens had tripled to just under $1 million. I was close with (Harold) and he figured out what she was, said Gord Stellick. They nearly duplicated that dubious achievement in 198788. "Maple Leaf forever? A year later, they moved to the Gardens. That deal closed in 1994, and shortly after Stavro bought Ballard's shares from the estate for $34 a share or $75 million. Ballard was a very hands-on owner who quickly became known for being irascible and cantankerous. Dave "Tiger" Williams who played with the Leafs from 1973 to 1980 had a close relationship with Ballard. 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. His father was the foreman of a machinery company and his mother took in boarders. Sittler will stay put at least this season," Ken McKee. Year should not be greater than current year. "Peace is wonderful, but ", Frank Orr, Cole, Stephen. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Please include I Remember in the subject field. The singer was nearing 40 years old and working at The Toronto Sun when he embarked on a performing career. However, hostility to Ballard's overture from the Toronto Argonauts (then owned by Ballard's former partner John Bassett) ensured it never went anywhere. cemeteries found in Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. William Owen Sydney Ballard (November 10, 1946 - March 14, 2014) was a businessman and concert promoter. Preceded in death by his parents, William Wallace and Carrie Buford (Pinkard) Hurt; brother, William ("Bill") Wallace, Jr.; and sister, Frances Hurt. All Work and All Play: A Life in the Outrageous Sport, p. 124, John Wiley and Sons Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON, 2005. Harold Otto Hallberg - Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation 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. To make room for more seats, Ballard removed a large portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from the Gardens. Try again. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. She thought it was horrible, the way she was treated by certain members of the family, and she found it unfortunate they wouldnt recognize the status she had, Levitt said. His last months were filled with court fights involving his children. Loving father of Alan McKee (Beverly) of Calgary, Nancy Buckham (David) of Burlington, Karen Charlebois (Del) of Newcastle and Brian McKee of St. Catharines. 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. He is survived by three children: William, Harold Jr. and Mary. About a month later, Ballard and two friends from the Yacht club were hurled from a boat into a frigid Lake Ontario. At the time, the CFL still consisted of two autonomous conferences. Mr. Finkelstein's True North record label and artist management company was taking off, and so he withdrew from the concert promotion game. William. Off the ice, the Maple Leafs under Ballard were one of the league's most financially successful teams. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? David Blaine Steele, born in Titusville, PA on February 25, 1963, passed away February 24, 2023 one day before his 60th birthday. Harold would pretend to be angry, then make sure she had a ticket. "Lanny McDonald trade has Sittler in tears," Jim Kernaghan. He said Yolanda would often show up on road trips. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Soon after taking over as majority owner, he forced out several longtime front-office personnel and replaced them with his own men. Harold Fred Weber, Jr. Manning, South Carolina March 4, 1945 - April 24, 2020 Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of Harold Fred Weber, Jr.. Plant a tree in memory of Harold An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree b benny putnam December 23, 2020 I worked with Harold in Cheraw many years ago. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 7, from 5-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee. However, this was largely because Ballard was unwilling to increase the payroll in order to improve the on-ice product, despite playing in the fourth-largest market. Two months later, he was sentenced to nine years in a federal penitentiary. The Marlboros lost the game but won the series and the championship. However, due to playing in a division where no team cracked the 90-point barrier, they still made the playoffs. A system error has occurred. Anyone can read what you share. Many fans consider the Ballard era to be the darkest period in team history. 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. When an outraged Bassett complained, Ballard demanded $3,500 for use of the lights. He later reversed the names and referred to himself as Harold E. Ballard. OBITUARIES - tampabay.com In one instance, some time in the 1970s, the family of three along with sister Ana travelled regularly to Ann Arbor in a gold Cadillac to watch the University of Michigan football team. Subsequent league expansions and format revisions make it impossible for a team so close to the bottom of the league standings to qualify for the playoffs today. Obituary Index - Whiteside and Bureau County, Illinois He was not only angry at how the WHA had decimated his roster earlier in the decade, but also wasn't enamored at the prospect of reduced television revenue. James Harold Ballard Obituary - Tribute Archive 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. Facing an untenable situation, Bassett resigned as chairman and sold his shares to Ballard and Stafford Smythe in September 1971. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They would not post a winning record again in Ballard's lifetime, going a franchise-record 13 consecutive seasons without a winning record. She claimed to have been with Ballard for eight years at the time of his death. Their best season in more than a decade has been the current one, during which Mr. Ballard was gravely ill and others assumed control. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Harold Ballard Hurt Obituary - Tribute Archive Yolanda was not invited to Ballard's funeral, nor to the reading of his will. 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. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. One of the key players in the fight was his son Bill, a major concert promoter and something of a chip off the old block what he didn't learn at Osgoode Hall Law School, his father had taught him. 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. He competed in several regattas, and won the Toronto-Oakville marathon in 1929. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. [8], At the time Ballard took over, the Leafs' captain was Dave Keon, who had been with the team since 1960. HAROLD BALLARD Years 1972-1990 Leafs record 596-736-207 Stanley Cups The skinny Sole ownership under Ballard proved disastrous both on and off the ice. Ballard was made business manager. Obituaries - Lincoln Herald - Lincolnton, NC Obituary | Harold Buchholz of Cody, Wyoming | Ballard Funeral Home He was recognized for this on his citation during his 1977 Hockey Hall of Fame induction. Over the years, he continued to support his alma mater's Golden Hawks, and in 2009 he entered Laurier's Hall of Fame. '', Mr. Ballard never let high position inhibit his tongue or his behavior. Smythe died just six weeks later. Resend Activation Email. Show your support Send Flowers Please enter your email and password to sign in. With Ballard's support, Imlach moved to dismantle the roster and undermine Sittler's influence, despite many analysts viewing the team as having a promising future. 1910 United States Federal Census. Cool as a cucumber she says, Youre going to get you blankety blank a-- out of this car or youre going to have a hole that I can put a football through from here to East Lansing., She just knew what to do at the right time.. Bassett, who had by this time become chairman of the board, received the support of the board of directors in an 87 vote to fire Smythe and Ballard. In the mid-1970s the NHL, facing competition from the WHA, passed a rule that players' last names must be on the backs of their jerseys. 31. Gord Stellick, the Leafs general manager in 1988-89 and Bobs brother, recalled that she just appeared at the Gardens one day (holding a cake, according to some accounts, and refusing to leave until he spoke to her). Pennants proclaiming National Hockey League championships, Stanley Cup victories and other triumphs used to hang from the rafters of Maple Leaf Gardens. He was convicted of fraud and sent to Millhaven Institution. Early in their relationship, the pair travelled to the Cayman Islands and met dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, as well as performers such as opera star Luciano Pavarotti. [1] The younger Ballard became a director and vice-president of Maple Leaf Gardens in 1972 when his father was sentenced to prison for fraud. As a reward for his role in the purchase, Ballard was named executive vice president of Maple Leaf Gardens, alternate governor of the Maple Leafs and chairman of the team's hockey committee. He would entertain at his Thunder Beach cottage on Georgian Bay, where annually he would lead a trail of boats to Killarney, Ont. He participated in the 133-mile Albany, New York-New York City marathon in April 1930, finishing second in his class. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. However, many players were unwilling to sign with Toronto in any event because of Ballard's reputation. 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". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Their .300 winning percentage was the second-worst in franchise history. October 12, 1925 - November 25, 2016 Salem, Virginia Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Harold's Passing. Harold Ballard, 86, Feisty Owner Of Toronto Maple Leafs, Is Dead, https://www.nytimes.com/1990/04/12/obituaries/harold-ballard-86-feisty-owner-of-toronto-maple-leafs-is-dead.html. Try again later. Explore All. Davidson had served in the Leafs organization for almost 40 years in various capacities. To order He was 58. In Toronto, one of the most British of Canadian cities, with downtown streets named ''King'' and ''Queen,'' a large picture of Queen Elizabeth used to hang in Maple Leaf Gardens. BEVERLEY JOYCE BALLA February 17, 1929 ! Born in Drain, Ore., she was a visitor to Spring Hill. Diamond Dreams: 20 Years of Blue Jays Baseball, Stephen Brunt, p.21, Penguin Books. Burke Mortuary - Newton-Conover Burial Date: March 6, 2023. One of them was Bernie Finkelstein, who with partner Bernie Fiedler was a major booker in Toronto in the early 1970s. I can see a lot of lawsuits flying around here. Video of officer-involved shooting in Mustang investigated Through the summer of 1980, Ballard insisted that Sittler would not be back with the Leafs. 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. BROWN, NELLIE G., 95, of Eugene, Ore., died Thursday (Dec. 29, 1994) at HCA Oak Hill Hospital. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Lone Eagle Entertainment, Sam Lim The foothold was Maple Leaf Gardens, which was Toronto's lone venue for large winter events. 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. David Michael Keon (born March 22, 1940) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre.He played professionally from 1960 to 1982, including 15 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986. Harold Ballard in CA - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages 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. Harold left Yolanda $50,000 a year in his will, but she also wanted a lump sum, part ownership of the family cottage and $12,000 for their dog, TC Puck. Harold Ballard. 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. Later that year, Ballard blocked Bassett's attempt to repurchase the Argos. Mary Heuring (2/21/23) All told, the Leafs only had six winning seasons in Ballard's 18-plus seasons as majority owner, and never finished higher than third in their division in any format. Kingfisher County District Court prosecutors charged Ballard in March with two misdemeanor charges - carrying a firearm while under the influence of alcohol and public intoxication. His death set off a feeding frenzy that had already been begun over the iconic properties he controlled: the Toronto Maple Leafs and. However, Bassett didn't force Smythe and Ballard to sell their shares, and both men remained on the board. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The court awarded her $91,000.[32]. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. As a young man, he loved working with horses on his aunt and uncles farm. Harold Edwin Ballard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Hockey Hall of Fame Team Owner. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [25] In 1986, Ballard publicly called the Tiger Cats a bunch of overpaid losers. 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. ''He was an original, colorful and challenging individual,'' Mr. Ziegler said yesterday. On November 15, 2019, . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Harold Ballard Sheriff (Elberton, Georgia), born in Seneca, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 78, on April 1, 2019. On October 16, 2016, as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs centennial celebrations, Keon was . Ballard's desire to control players and their salaries also put him at odds with Alan Eagleson, executive director of the NHL Players' Association and a player agent whose clients included Keon's successor as captain, Darryl Sittler. [31], In 1989, Bill Ballard was convicted of assaulting Yolanda and fined $500. [2] Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? David Steele Obituary, Des Moines, Iowa :: Iles Funeral Homes Harold Fred Weber, Jr. - Tribute Archive Phone: (828) 428-2460 Fax: (828) 428-4154 1101 East Maiden Road, P.O. In 1944, Ballard formed Harold E. Ballard Ltd., the personal holding company he would later use to purchase shares in Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. Obituaries - for Lincolnton Lincoln County, Cherryville, Stanley, Denver, Maiden . The Stellicks and Howard Levitt, a family friend and lawyer, contend Yolanda deserved the settlement. The Leafs, historically one of hockey's best franchises, gradually became one of its worst teams through the 1980's. Ballard left his personal belongings to his children and grandchildren. Besides, what the hell position can a queen play? Henry Ballard Obituary - Dallas, TX Failed to remove flower. HAROLD BALLARD OBITUARY HAROLD BALLARD III "Bo" Gary, Indiana Age 19 passed away Monday, December 4, 2006. 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.". He tried to micromanage the team, interfering with coaches and players. ''Harold hit him one shot; knocked him kicking,'' Mr. Clancy said in a 1984 interview. Former Leafs owner Harold Ballard's colourful life transformed to - CBC Shortly after taking control of the Leafs, Ballard stood trial on 49 counts of fraud, theft and tax evasion involving $205,000. 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. Ballard wasn't initially named to the committee when it was unveiled in March 1957, but took the place of Ian Johnston nine months later. rights reserved. She was born June 22, 1937, in Versailles, Missouri, daughter of the late Juanita . When you have found an obituary of interest, you have the option of upgrading that obituary with more recent and relevant content unless the obituary is already assigned to another user. She was. He negotiated lucrative deals to place advertising throughout the building, and greatly increased the number of seats in the Gardens.

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