Oops, something didn't work. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. Over the years, he continued to support his alma mater's Golden Hawks, and in 2009 he entered Laurier's Hall of Fame. "He fought for the underdog," Mr. McDermott says. [25] After the Tiger Cats beat the Toronto Argonauts in the 1986 Eastern Final, Ballard said "You guys may still be overpaid, but after today, no one can call you losers. 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. He installed himself as president and chairman of Maple Leaf Gardens and governor of the Maple Leafs. Ballard was an owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) as well as their home arena, Maple Leaf Gardens. The executors of Ballard's will were Steve Stavro, Don Giffin and Don Crump. She was 87. [26], In the 1970s, Ballard had also bankrolled a group, headed by Hiram Walker Distillers vice-president Lorne Duguid, intent on bringing Major League Baseball to Toronto. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Ballard became a fan of speed skating and would attend skating events and hockey games, helping to promote the Ballard skates. 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. 3 talking about this. - Margaret Mae Hernandez, 85, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at her home. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Bill Ballard, right, with singer Tom Cochrane and music publicist James Monaco at the opening of the musical Tommy in Toronto in 1995. In fact, for a short while, he stood in for him. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Burial Date: March 6, 2023. At the time, the CFL still consisted of two autonomous conferences. Ballard was a sports enthusiast from a young age and began running hockey teams in Toronto in the early 1930s. Fed up with being what he described as the "vice-president in charge of being the boss's son," he moved on to CPI , along with a $5-million loan from his father that helped found the company. 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. These demands made it financially impossible for the Toros to survive in Toronto, and after the 1975-76 season they moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. [2] Harold Delk Jr. (2/22/23) BERTRAND, Mo. [2] Just after the advent of colour television in Canada, the Maple Leafs installed a new lighting system. Ballard then partnered with long-time rival Alan Eagleson and Eagleson's client Bobby Orr to get the television rights to the series, which would be used to benefit Hockey Canada and the players' union. In August, just weeks before the series began, Ballard was convicted on 47 of the charges. Mr. Ballard invested in Maple Leaf Gardens when it was built in 1931 and worked there as he worked his way through the organization in various positions. 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. He moved to the United States to be with his future wife in 2002. 00:02:34 Harold Ballard is very self-deprecating, but that doesn't mean he isn't astute or insightful. Harold Vance Delk Jr., age 78, a resident of Bertrand, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Charleston Manor. I was close with (Harold) and he figured out what she was, said Gord Stellick. After a brief stay at Kingston Penitentiary, he was moved to a minimum-security facility that was part of Millhaven Institution. As a member of the National Yacht Club, Ballard became an avid racer of Sea Fleas, small outboard hydroplanes. In regard to spotlights, Mr. Ballard didn't seek them himself. rights reserved. Cremation services have been . At age 68, Ballard won a battle with Stafford's family and bought his shares, giving him a 60 percent controlling interest in the Gardens. Harold never gave it another thought. he asked. Many fans consider the Ballard era to be the darkest period in team history. He was a lifetime resident of Gary and attended Wirt High School. Toronto became a laughingstock of the. Ballard refused, citing it as a threat to program sales. Republication or distribution of this content is 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.. Ballard also signed Brje Salming to a new contract with terms that Imlach had refused to offer. 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. McKee, Harold Alexander (Reverend) Passed away peacefully at Henley House, St. Catharines, on Monday February 18, 2019 at the age of 86. He wasn't just talk. Harold Ballard Jr., son of the late owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is very self-deprecating, but that doesn't mean he isn't astute or insightful. 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 father was the foreman of a machinery company and his mother took in boarders. He had claimed losses in excess of $20 million over 11 seasons with the Tiger-Cats. More recently, as president of Orion Capital, he ventured into mining interests. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. The low point came in 198485, when the Leafs finished the season with the worst record in the league, 32 games below .500. From the Toronto Star, December 3, 1969: FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. DOROTHY BALLARD Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11am at Kingsway-Lambton United Church for Mrs. Dorothy Ballard, wife of Maple Leaf Hockey Club vice president Harold Ballard. Face masks are required. Robert A. Ballard, 82, of Mount Joy and formerly of Landisville, passed away on Thanksgiving, November 24, 2016, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. Robert was the loving husband. Try again. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The family requests donations to the Alzheimer Society in lieu of flowers. '', See the article in its original context from. Echovita is an archive of public obituaries and death notices to keep you informed about people who have passed away in your. He was 58. Harold Virgil Ballard [ 1] + 1929 - 2015 (86 years) Has 18 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "[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. Its only a pellet gun, but its lifelike. 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. Hough relented, and the broadcast went on as scheduled. However, due to playing in a division where no team cracked the 90-point barrier, they still made the playoffs. 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. The only available refreshments were large soft drinks from the concession stands.[5]. He was so. Follow Brad Wheeler on Twitter: @BWheelerglobeOpens in a new window. He finished his sentence at a halfway house in Toronto, and was paroled in October 1973 after serving a third of his sentence. Three money-losing seasons later, in January 1978, DeGroote contacted Ballard and sold him the club for $1.3 million. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Make a life-giving gesture On November 15, 2019, . ", (Indeed, Mr. Ballard was an enthusiastic chaser of properties to bring into Toronto. And so, at the age of 25, armed with a law degree from Osgoode, son Bill stepped in and became director and vice-president of Maple Leaf Gardens. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Sittler will stay put at least this season," Ken McKee. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. At a game in the Philadelphia Spectrum in the late 1970's, Mr. Ballard defended his friend, a hockey legend named King Clancy, when Mr. Clancy, a former player and N.H.L. In return, he was given an option to buy Maple Leaf Gardens shares from Ballard's estate. "He was a lovely person, and I enjoyed his company," says Mr. Finkelstein, a recipient of Mr. Ballard's largesse. In the early 1950s, Ballard hired his long-time friend Stafford Smythe, son of Leafs owner Conn Smythe, as managing director of the Marlboros. 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. 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. Bill was born in Saint John on July 25th, 1951, son of the late Harold and Florence (nee Keir) Ballard. On the second tour, in 1965, Ballard sold tickets for two shows, even though the agreement had been for only one. Family members linked to this person will appear here. At the same time, Hockey Canada and the NHL Players Association had negotiated an agreement to hold an eight-game tournament between Canadian professional hockey players and the top players from the Soviet Union. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He was born on February 28, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon. 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. In 1955, she met Bill MacMillan, the son of a noted magistrate. AGE undefined Harold Ballard North Highlands, CA View Full Report Relatives Nilajay Butler Phone Address AGE 70s Until he acquired control of the team and Maple Leaf Gardens in 1972, Mr. Ballard was little known outside hockey circles. Their .300 winning percentage was the second-worst in franchise history. The WHA had insisted on bringing in all three of its surviving Canadian teams, meaning revenue from CBC telecasts now had to be split six ways rather than three. There is a problem with your email/password. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. She fought with Ballard's family and partners over Ballard's estate following his death. Ballard to Ottawa writer Earl McRae in the 1980s. Ballard's three children had all previously received shares in Maple Leaf Gardens that they sold for more than $15 million each. In 1990, Harold Ballard died, irascible and overripe at 86. Keon was forced to move to the WHA's Minnesota Fighting Saints. Ballard. The singer was nearing 40 years old and working at The Toronto Sun when he embarked on a performing career. 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. Create an Obituary. The Leafs barely made the playoffs in 1980, finishing five games below .500. 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. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. The McDonald trade sent the Leafs into a downward spiral. '', 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.''. Learn . "Lanny McDonald trade has Sittler in tears," Jim Kernaghan. Ballard left his personal belongings to his children and grandchildren. 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. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 30. Harold would pretend to be angry, then make sure she had a ticket. 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. One drunken, hollering student jumped into their front seat looking for a ride, scaring the kids in the back seat. Some information may no longer be current. 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. 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. Concert Productions International would become a hugely profitable enterprise and a game-changing innovator in full-service touring in North America. Ballard fronted Stafford Smythe most of the $2.3 million purchase price. Bill Ballard's relationship with his father was undeniably stormy, but there was a bond. At the time of this fight, both Mr. Ballard and Mr. Clancy were in their 70's. I think there was a genuineness (to her caring) about his welfare, Stellick said. In 1977, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and into the Canadian Football hall of Fame in 1987. In addition to sharing the Braves with Buffalo, he had notions of a second CFL franchise and big-league baseball, too. 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. Harold Ballard, hockey executive (born 30 July 1903 in Toronto, ON; died 11 April 1990 in To-ronto, ON). This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. Ballard was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Edwin Harold Ballard. All Work and All Play: A Life in the Outrageous Sport, p. 124, John Wiley and Sons Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON, 2005. [8], At the time Ballard took over, the Leafs' captain was Dave Keon, who had been with the team since 1960. Shelvie "Jeannie" Workman Ballard, 85, of Newton, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Carolina Caring in Newton. To order 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. Add to your scrapbook. New York, U.S., State Census, 1905. Review. In 1965, he sold tickets for two Beatles concerts on the same day, although the contract called for only one. Yolanda's lawyer Howard Levitt stated there had been a marriage proposal. 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. Molson also agreed to sell its stake in Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to Stavro. ''If there's gold on that ship, it doesn't matter what flag you fly,'' Mr. Smythe said. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Smythe died just six weeks later. He played a key role in the Leaf dynasty of the 1960s, winning Stanley Cups in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967. Shortly after taking control of the Leafs, Ballard stood trial on 49 counts of fraud, theft and tax evasion involving $205,000. Harold Ballard in California We found 17 records for Harold Ballard in North Highlands, Inglewood and 14 other cities in California. Toros owner John F. Bassett (son of the elder John Bassett) had negotiated a lease with the elder Ballard's son, Bill. He removed the Queen's picture to make room for more seats. Year should not be greater than current year. After his playing days were over, Mr. Ballard quipped, "You didn't have to think too much to be the [football] centre. 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. For example, he cut the salary of chief scout and former Leafs star Bob Davidson by almost two-thirds, forcing Davidson to resign. In 1934, Ballard became manager of the West Toronto Nationals OHA junior team and hired Leaf captain Hap Day as coach. He negotiated lucrative deals to place advertising throughout the building, and greatly increased the number of seats in the Gardens. Luckily, the singer's slightly wounded father made to his seat in time for his spotlight moment. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Weve both been to jail.. Please include I Remember in the subject field. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Ballard was made business manager. Showcase your loved one's life story with a featured obituary. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The Marlboros lost the game but won the series and the championship. Show your support Send Flowers According to Ballard's lawyer, his estate was worth less than $50 million. There is only one Mrs. Ballard and that was my mother (Dorothy, who died in 1969), said Bill Ballard, who was found of guilty of assaulting Yolanda in 1989 and fined $500. Two months later, he was sentenced to nine years in a federal penitentiary. 0 cemeteries found in Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. 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. 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. Ballard was elected to the Yacht Club's executive committee in January 1930. 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. Ballard was a very hands-on owner who quickly became known for being irascible and cantankerous. On October 16, 2016, as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs centennial celebrations, Keon was . On the personal side, Mr. Ballard was known as a lover of good friends and high times. Two days later, Ballard asked Neilson to return, but with a paper bag over his head so as to conceal his identity. Featured Obituary. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. "He was in the shadow of his father and maybe I got more attention, but he was awfully sharp. (His father had made the team's skates.) This article was published more than 8 years ago. He participated in the 133-mile Albany, New York-New York City marathon in April 1930, finishing second in his class. He was convicted of fraud and sent to Millhaven Institution. Neilson did return, without the paper bag. based on information from your browser. and denied them access to the Leafs locker room. View Harold Edwin Ballard's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. "He brought in televised boxing programs and he brought in basketball's Buffalo Braves for a few games of the NBA season. He said it served the guy right, that it would do him some good.''. [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. Ballard's children - Harold Jr., William and Mary Elizabeth Flynn - and his longtime companion, Yolanda Ballard, had visited him earlier Wednesday. Ballard's solution was to make the CBC pay for the upgrade. Facing an untenable situation, Bassett resigned as chairman and sold his shares to Ballard and Stafford Smythe in September 1971. That triggered a mutiny among some of the team's top players, who resigned from the squad in November. . BALLARD, Bura (WOOD); 88; Greenfield IN; 2006-Dec-27; Bura Ballard BALLARD, Dorothy L (CROWELL); ; Indianapolis IN; 2007-Jan-3; Dorothy Ballard
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