Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This account has been disabled. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. He played a key role in the Leaf dynasty of the 1960s, winning Stanley Cups in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. In the Olympic Village, Mr. Ballard stole an Olympic flag and brought it home as a souvenir. Later that year, Ballard blocked Bassett's attempt to repurchase the Argos. Mom reaches under the front seat and she pulls out this gun, said MacMillan. It was the second time in three years that they had made the playoffs despite finishing with a winning percentage below .400. William Tyndall Sr. 1964 - 2023 William Paul Tyndall Sr., of Enid, died Monday afternoon, February 27, 2023, after an extended series of illnesses related to diabetes. When Day was busy with the Leafs and unavailable for games, Ballard would step behind the bench as acting coach. Ballard's children - Harold Jr., William and Mary Elizabeth Flynn - and his longtime companion, Yolanda Ballard, had visited him earlier Wednesday. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. He later reversed the names and referred to himself as Harold E. Ballard. [2] Just after the advent of colour television in Canada, the Maple Leafs installed a new lighting system. Individual Ancestors Maternal line Paternal line Descendants Relationship Connections Timeline Family GEDCOM Suggest Expand all | Collapse all Personal Information | Sources | Event Map | All | PDF Reference Your Name Here. obit@globeandmail.comSend us a memory of someone we have recently profiled on the Obituaries page. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Mr. Ballard married a minister's daughter, Dorothy Higgs, who died in 1969. To make room for more seats, Ballard removed a large portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from the Gardens. Angered that the WHA was literally in his backyard, the elder Ballard made the Toros' lease terms as onerous as possible. He told friends that on a visit to the Soviet Union he had put a Maple Leaf sticker on Lenin's tomb. Harold Ballard, hockey executive (born 30 July 1903 in Toronto, ON; died 11 April 1990 in To-ronto, ON). BALLARD, YOLANDA ANNA January 3, 1933 - June 3, 2020 It is with the greatest of sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved Mother, Yolanda Ballard. Please include I Remember in the subject field. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. One particular weekend, he said, Michigan beat rival Michigan State and the local students were going wild, which stalled traffic. For example, when the roof leaked, he did little more than order plastic sheets to catch the rainwater. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. ''I thought we were both going to get arrested. A year later, they moved to the Gardens. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Steve Stavro, who would succeed Ballard as Leafs owner 30 years later, was co-owner of the Toronto City team. In the early 1950s, Ballard hired his long-time friend Stafford Smythe, son of Leafs owner Conn Smythe, as managing director of the Marlboros. 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. 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. Your suggestions have been submitted and will be reviewed by the memorial manager. Yolanda was not invited to Ballard's funeral, nor to the reading of his will. At the conclusion of the series, Ballard sent a bill to Hockey Canada for use of the building. Ballard pleaded not guilty to all charges. and denied them access to the Leafs locker room. 31. "Leafs' owner Ballard spends $1.3 million to buy the Tiger-Cats," Rick Matsumoto. The players who stayed could use the threat of joining the WHA to negotiate better contracts, and Ballard always blamed the WHA for inflating players' salaries. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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). To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Harold Ballard. 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. ABBOTT, Harold M; 85; Indianapolis IN; 2007-May-6; Harold Abbott . 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? After Day became coach of the Leafs in 1940, he recommended Ballard to the Leaf organization to run the Toronto Marlboros, the senior and junior teams owned by the Leafs. October 12, 1925 - November 25, 2016 Salem, Virginia Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Harold's Passing. [30] Even before his death, there had been battles between his children, Bill Ballard, Harold Ballard Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Flynn, and his longtime companion, Yolanda Ballard. [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. Ballard even claimed to possess photographs of himself drinking beer with corrections officers and wearing one of their uniforms. 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. We have set your language to He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1977) and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (1987). 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. Along with a sister and a brother, Mr. Ballard grew up in the towering shadow of his father's loud, blustery life. "His own boat was called Midnight Mischief, and it was aptly named," says John McDermott, the successful Scottish-Canadian tenor. He first gained attention in the late 1960s on the football gridiron of his alma mater, Waterloo Lutheran (now Wilfrid Laurier University). Ballard died from various health complications on April 11, 1990 at the age of 86. 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. Mr. Ballard's will may determine his heir and the next owner of the team and building. During his tenure as owner of the Tiger-Cats, Ballard for a short time had the Tiger-Cats logo painted at centre ice of Maple Leaf Gardens in place of the blue Maple Leaf. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 - April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. In 1940, he became a member of the Maple Leafs Hockey Team organization, was a senior executive in 1957, became part-owner of the team in 1961 and was majority owner from February 1972 until his death at age 86. For example, he cut the salary of chief scout and former Leafs star Bob Davidson by almost two-thirds, forcing Davidson to resign. He would coach one more game, for the senior Marlies, during the 1950 Allan Cup final, after head coach Joe Primeau's father died. He floated the idea of bringing in the NHL's California Golden Seals into the Toronto area and much later was a failed bidder for the expansion NBA Raptors.). 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. Ballard was pulled from the water unconscious, but one of his friends died. 03/28/1925 - 11/15/2019 . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Well, you added Yolanda to the mix and it actually did get more colourful, recalled Bob Stellick, who worked for the Leafs on the business side in the late 80s and compared the relationship to Archie and Edith Bunker from the old sitcom All In The Family.. I was close with (Harold) and he figured out what she was, said Gord Stellick. Caught between a great inheritance in the sports world and an artistic career, he chose to lay bricks and paint. February 28, 1945 - October 12, 2021. He had claimed losses in excess of $20 million over 11 seasons with the Tiger-Cats. He said Yolanda would often show up on road trips. Titanic, will be the featured speaker at the 2023 CAS Spring Meeting, May 7-10, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.. Best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic, Ballard has succeeded in tracking down numerous other significant . The Marlboros lost the game but won the series and the championship. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Never paid any taxes for me. 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. 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. He trained at OCAD in fine arts. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Republication or distribution of this content is Burke Mortuary - Newton-Conover BALLARD, Bura (WOOD); 88; Greenfield IN; 2006-Dec-27; Bura Ballard BALLARD, Dorothy L (CROWELL); ; Indianapolis IN; 2007-Jan-3; Dorothy Ballard Try again later. A system error has occurred. However, due to playing in a division where no team cracked the 90-point barrier, they still made the playoffs. On November 15, 2019, . 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. Harold served two years in the. While it provided a clearer picture for fans, it caused a very sharp glare that distracted players. 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. That deal closed in 1994, and shortly after Stavro bought Ballard's shares from the estate for $34 a share or $75 million. According to Ballard's lawyer, his estate was worth less than $50 million. However, by the time the Toros played their first game at the Gardens, Ballard had been released from prison. As Imlach was preparing to trade Sittler to the Quebec Nordiques, he had a heart attack in August and was hospitalized. and spoke Slovakian as a first language. 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. He removed the Queen's picture to make room for more seats. The following season, Day and Ballard worked together to run a senior team sponsored by E. P. Taylor's Dominion Brewery. Add to your scrapbook. In one incident, Ballard was arrested in Paris following a fracas at a hotel. In those days, the top four teams in each division made the playoffs, regardless of record. William. 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. I mean, he didn't get his law degree from a Cheerios box. Born Yolanda Babic, the daughter of Czech immigrants changed her name to Ballard in 1988, five years after first meeting the owner at the NHL clubs former home, Maple Leaf Gardens on Carlton Street, where he had an apartment. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Indianapolis Star-News Obituary Indexes since December 20, 2006 . Born to Fred and Merleen Steele, David grew up in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. Keon never forgave Ballard for how he had been treated, and it was more than 20 years before he was reconciled with the Leafs. "He was in the shadow of his father and maybe I got more attention, but he was awfully sharp. [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. 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. Davidson had served in the Leafs organization for almost 40 years in various capacities. 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. Harold Delk Jr. (2/22/23) BERTRAND, Mo. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Ballard fronted Stafford Smythe most of the $2.3 million purchase price. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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.. You thought it couldnt get any more colourful under Harold Ballard. 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. 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. A love so deep only silence is fit to describ In 1955, she met Bill MacMillan, the son of a noted magistrate. '', Mr. Ballard once called John Ziegler, the president of the National Hockey League, a ''know-nothing shrimp'' and described his own daughter as a ''reptile.''. Harold was born and reared in Canada. It didn't take long for one fish to devour the other, as is their nature. Review. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Nevertheless, they still qualified for the playoffs under the playoff format in use at the time. Ballard's three children had all previously received shares in Maple Leaf Gardens that they sold for more than $15 million each. Angry teammates trashed their dressing room in response. According to Globe columnist Dick Beddoes, the young Mr. Ballard played a "static but well-meaning game" as an undersized lineman. [6] During the time Harold was in prison, his son Bill managed the Maple Leaf Gardens. He won Stanley Cups in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967, all as part-owner. For six years before World War I, Ballard and his family lived in Norristown, Pennsylvania. . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Or, as The Globe and Mail's Stephen Brunt once put it, "a silver-spoon kid with survival instincts." Born in Drain, Ore., she was a visitor to Spring Hill. 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. 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. Toronto became a laughingstock of the. The Leafs and North Stars both played in the Norris Division, which was extremely weak that year; the Red Wings were the only team with a winning record. Make a life-giving gesture We encourage your input. They would not post a winning record again in Ballard's lifetime, going a franchise-record 13 consecutive seasons without a winning record. 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. Keon was forced to move to the WHA's Minnesota Fighting Saints. Investigators said Ballard allegedly pulled out a firearm; shots were fired, and the 42-year-old died at the scene. In addition to sharing the Braves with Buffalo, he had notions of a second CFL franchise and big-league baseball, too. At the time of this fight, both Mr. Ballard and Mr. Clancy were in their 70's. 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. Ballard was made business manager.