BROWN, NELLIE G., 95, of Eugene, Ore., died Thursday (Dec. 29, 1994) at HCA Oak Hill Hospital. Years later, Williams would remark that all Ballard would want from his players was an honest day of hard work. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto He trained at OCAD in fine arts. For example, when the roof leaked, he did little more than order plastic sheets to catch the rainwater. 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. In fact, for a short while, he stood in for him. Investigators said Ballard allegedly pulled out a firearm; shots were fired, and the 42-year-old died at the scene. 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. 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. [2] Ballard was an owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) as well as their home arena, Maple Leaf Gardens. Try again later. 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. Echovita is an archive of public obituaries and death notices to keep you informed about people who have passed away in your. But he did more than work for his father. 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. On November 15, 2019, . Conn Smythe later claimed that he believed he was only selling his shares to his son, but it is very unlikely that Stafford could have acquired the millions he needed to buy the Leafs on his own. Most of the money was left to a charitable foundation. Diamond Dreams: 20 Years of Blue Jays Baseball, Stephen Brunt, p.21, Penguin Books. Ballard was made business manager. Two months later, he was sentenced to nine years in a federal penitentiary. His last months were filled with court fights involving his children. "There's not a remote chance I would have a career if not for Bill Ballard.". Ballard was elected to the Yacht Club's executive committee in January 1930. The tour marked the end of Ballard's career as a full-time hockey coach. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Anyone can read what you share. Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, where funeral services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11:00 am. Many fans consider the Ballard era to be the darkest period in team history, even after winning four Stanley Cups in the 1960s. Obituary. The Stellicks and Howard Levitt, a family friend and lawyer, contend Yolanda deserved the settlement. Molson also agreed to sell its stake in Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd. to Stavro. TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. Shortly after, Ballard tried to buy the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from owner Michael DeGroote, but that offer was also rejected. In July 1979, Ballard brought his longtime friend, Imlach, back to the organization as general manager. However, due to playing in a division where no team cracked the 90-point barrier, they still made the playoffs. For six years before World War I, Ballard and his family lived in Norristown, Pennsylvania. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. This proved to be a serious strategic blunder, as Smythe and Ballard controlled almost half the company's shares between them. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. They nearly duplicated that dubious achievement in 198788. Ballard was a very hands-on owner who quickly became known for being irascible and cantankerous. Canadian businessman and sportsman (19031990). Ballard died from various health complications on April 11, 1990 at the age of 86. [7], When the NHL finally did take in four WHA teams after the 197879 season, Ballard refused to support the deal. One particular weekend, he said, Michigan beat rival Michigan State and the local students were going wild, which stalled traffic. 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). Ballard was a legendary personality who was known for alienating many of the most popular Leafs stars of the day, including Dave Keon, the team captain, and Darryl Sittler, another captain, whom. David Blaine Steele, born in Titusville, PA on February 25, 1963, passed away February 24, 2023 one day before his 60th birthday. 00:02:34 Harold Ballard is very self-deprecating, but that doesn't mean he isn't astute or insightful. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This article was published more than 8 years ago. But Mr. Ballard became ill, called off the wedding and entered the hospital. 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. The tournament would become known as the Summit Series. Dr. Henry Harold Ballard, age 79, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. 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. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about 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.". Your suggestions have been submitted and will be reviewed by the memorial manager. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Drag images here or select from your computer for Harold Ballard memorial. This became clear when the arena was dim for the first game. All Work and All Play: A Life in the Outrageous Sport, p. 124, John Wiley and Sons Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON, 2005. 0 cemeteries found in Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. 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. Forward to Family & Friends; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. However, Bassett didn't force Smythe and Ballard to sell their shares, and both men remained on the board. Mr. Ballard opposed hockey games against teams from the Soviet Union, calling the Russians ''parasites and barnacles who steal our money.'' Shelvie "Jeannie" Workman Ballard, 85, of Newton, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Carolina Caring in Newton. When asked about it, Ballard replied "She doesn't pay me, I pay her. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Ballard was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Edwin Harold Ballard. It trained me to work for my dad.". In those days, the top four teams in each division made the playoffs, regardless of record. [2] Just after the advent of colour television in Canada, the Maple Leafs installed a new lighting system. Harold Vance Delk Jr., age 78, a resident of Bertrand, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Charleston Manor. Ballard sold the team to businessman David Braley on February 24, 1989. He installed himself as president and chairman of Maple Leaf Gardens and governor of the Maple Leafs. Ballard never forgave the WHA for this, and became the leader of the hardline faction of NHL owners who opposed any merger with the upstart league. 03/28/1925 - 11/15/2019 . Yolanda was not invited to Ballard's funeral, nor to the reading of his will. [13] Ballard would liken Sittler's actions to burning the Canadian flag. 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. 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. Sittler was apparently untouchable as he had a no-trade clause in his contract and, through his agent Eagleson, had insisted on $500,000 to waive it. U.S. But unbeknownst to the crooner, the elder McDermott had slipped and fallen right before the show and was taken to the hospital for stitches. "When you get into the business at age 38, like I did, you're either crazy or you've got a great champion on your side. But they were taken down (on the premise that they were obstructing some customers' views). 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. His parents were Clarence Buchholz and Ruth Preston Buchholz. At the conclusion of the series, Ballard sent a bill to Hockey Canada for use of the building. Cremation services have been . Harold George Ballard - age 68 of Kodak passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. Weve updated the security on the site. Toronto became a laughingstock of the. Harold met the love of his life, Anne Louise Dufek during his junior year. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. After Ballard took control during the 197172 season, one of the first challenges he faced was the creation of the World Hockey Association (WHA) as a competitor to the NHL. Priestley, the narrator and director of "Offside: the Harold Ballard Story, wants Canadians to draw their own conclusions on the irascible sports magnate who also owned the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. I can see a lot of lawsuits flying around here. He is 1 of 7 names to be on both the Stanley Cup and Grey Cup. She was born June 22, 1937, in Versailles, Missouri, daughter of the late Juanita . He negotiated lucrative deals to place advertising throughout the building, and greatly increased the number of seats in the Gardens. Harold Delk Jr. (2/22/23) BERTRAND, Mo. To make room for more seats, Ballard removed a large portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from the Gardens. Along with Parent, Rick Ley, Jim Harrison, Brad Selwood, and Guy Trottier all left the Leafs for the WHA before the 197273 season, as did some minor league prospects in the Leafs' system as well as the team's minor league coach, Marcel Pronovost. . In regard to spotlights, Mr. Ballard didn't seek them himself. Police surround the vehicle, and gunfire is heard on the video. Its only a pellet gun, but its lifelike. Face masks are required. He was a lifetime resident of Gary and attended Wirt High School. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Concert Productions International would become a hugely profitable enterprise and a game-changing innovator in full-service touring in North America. 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. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Harold Edwin Ballard (born Edwin Harold Ballard, July 30, 1903 - April 11, 1990) was a Canadian businessman and sportsman. Harold Virgil Ballard [ 1] + 1929 - 2015 (86 years) Has 18 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree. He trained at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) in fine arts. [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. Some information may no longer be current. Learn . Indeed, the one story about Mr. Ballard's excitable metabolism that has been recycled more than the others over the years involves a visit to New York, where a stunned matre d' witnessed the man's gustatory feats. 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. Keon was forced to move to the WHA's Minnesota Fighting Saints. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He is survived by three children: William, Harold Jr. and Mary. A year later, they moved to the Gardens. 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 also removed the cushions from the home bench for Toros' games (he told an arena worker, "Let 'em buy their own cushions!") She was indeed because I personally witnessed it Harolds companion always.. [29], Despite his reputation, Ballard was well known for his charitable activities, and even leased out MLG for many functions. 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". In addition to sharing the Braves with Buffalo, he had notions of a second CFL franchise and big-league baseball, too. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In the Olympic Village, Mr. Ballard stole an Olympic flag and brought it home as a souvenir. 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. 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. Angry teammates trashed their dressing room in response. [9], During the 197879 season, with the Leafs struggling to make the playoffs, Ballard fired the team's popular head coach, Roger Neilson, against the wishes of the players. He had claimed losses in excess of $20 million over 11 seasons with the Tiger-Cats. Never paid any taxes for me. 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. "He fought for the underdog," Mr. McDermott says. I was afraid. Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Hockey Hall of Fame Team Owner. Things changed when Mr. Ballard became president and governor of the Maple Leafs in 1972. 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. They married in 1957 and had two children before he filed for divorce. The committee came to be known as the "Silver Seven". Along with his wife Noreen (nee Meahan . Yolanda's lawyer Howard Levitt stated there had been a marriage proposal. 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. 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. As an aide to the Canadian Olympic hockey team in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in 1928, he carried the national flag in the opening ceremonies. Mr. Finkelstein's True North record label and artist management company was taking off, and so he withdrew from the concert promotion game. It was the second time in three years that they had made the playoffs despite finishing with a winning percentage below .400. Failed to report flower. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Lone Eagle Entertainment, Sam Lim Please reset your password. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. 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. New York, U.S., State Census, 1905. Review. The family requests donations to the Alzheimer Society in lieu of flowers. He said Yolanda would often show up on road trips. He was born on February 28, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon. She fought with Ballard's family and partners over Ballard's estate following his death. 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. He moved to the United States to be with his future wife in 2002. "Look at what he did in that year he and Peter Larsen ran Maple Leaf Gardens," says Michael Cohl, the legendary concert promoter, who with Mr. Ballard and David Wolinsky formed Concert Productions International in 1973. 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. [14] Eagleson called the trade "a classless act."[12]. Box 716 Maiden, NC 28650. "Any time we were in trouble, and we were in trouble far more often than I'd like to remember, Harold was there for us.". 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. CPI had an exclusive arrangement with the arena, which left most rival promoters out in the cold. Harold Douglas Buchholz passed away on October 12, 2021 at his home on Heart Mountain. 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. 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 was a bit of a silent runner," Mr. Cohl says. He also was the owner of the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the Canadian Football League (1978-89), which won the 1986 Grey Cup. His death set off a feeding frenzy that had already been begun over the iconic properties he controlled: the Toronto Maple Leafs and the building the team played in, Maple Leaf Gardens. '', Mr. Ballard never let high position inhibit his tongue or his behavior. [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. 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. However, many players were unwilling to sign with Toronto in any event because of Ballard's reputation. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 7, from 5-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "Lanny McDonald trade has Sittler in tears," Jim Kernaghan. [28] However, in the end, it was a partnership of the Labatt Brewing Company, Howard Webster, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) that brought baseball to Toronto, as they were awarded an expansion team in the American League for $7 million that became the Toronto Blue Jays, who began play in 1977. 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. rights reserved. To order 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. 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. '', See the article in its original context from. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? A celebration of life is planned for the Granite Club when pandemic restrictions are lifted. Bill Ballard, right, with singer Tom Cochrane and music publicist James Monaco at the opening of the musical Tommy in Toronto in 1995. Under Day and Ballard, the Nationals won the Memorial Cup at the end of the 193536 season. Harold Quinten Ingram, 78, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday . ABBOTT, Harold M; 85; Indianapolis IN; 2007-May-6; Harold Abbott . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. The following season, Day and Ballard worked together to run a senior team sponsored by E. P. Taylor's Dominion Brewery. 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. 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. He later reversed the names and referred to himself as Harold E. Ballard. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? As owner of the Tiger Cats, Ballard claimed to be losing a million dollars a year. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution She was 87. Off the ice, the Maple Leafs under Ballard were one of the league's most financially successful teams. After a brief stay at Kingston Penitentiary, he was moved to a minimum-security facility that was part of Millhaven Institution. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10477/harold-ballard. He was also the owner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for 10 years from 1978 to 1988, winning a Grey Cup championship in 1986. "Silent runner or not, an incident in 1989 put Mr. Ballard in the public arena, where the light was not always flattering. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Bill Ballard died of cancer on March 13 at the age of 67. Ballard was a sports enthusiast from a young age and began running hockey teams in Toronto in the early 1930s. ''I thought we were both going to get arrested. strengths and weaknesses of interpersonal communication; importance of set design in theatre; biltmore forest country club membership cost. Many fans consider the Ballard era to be the darkest period in team history. At the time, the CFL still consisted of two autonomous conferences. Keon was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. 3 talking about this. The Marlboros lost the game but won the series and the championship. Although she and Harold never married, Yolanda had her name legally changed. Until he acquired control of the team and Maple Leaf Gardens in 1972, Mr. Ballard was little known outside hockey circles. Preceded in death by his parents, William Wallace and Carrie Buford (Pinkard) Hurt; brother, William ("Bill") Wallace, Jr.; and sister, Frances Hurt. Born in Drain, Ore., she was a visitor to Spring Hill. Pennants proclaiming National Hockey League championships, Stanley Cup victories and other triumphs used to hang from the rafters of Maple Leaf Gardens. Try again later. He was "Billy" to his friends, and he had many of those. 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. 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. The court awarded her $91,000.[32]. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. McKee, Harold Alexander (Reverend) Passed away peacefully at Henley House, St. Catharines, on Monday February 18, 2019 at the age of 86. We have set your language to Ballard left his personal belongings to his children and grandchildren. It's probably also true that few managers would have gone to the lengths that Mr. Ballard did to serve a client. 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. Indianapolis Star-News Obituary Indexes since December 20, 2006 . 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. The Tiger-Cats made the playoffs every year under Ballard's ownership and played in four Grey Cup championship games, losing in 1980, 1984 and 1985 before finally winning the Cup in 1986. Harold Ballard, hockey executive (born 30 July 1903 in Toronto, ON; died 11 April 1990 in To-ronto, ON). Paul Henderson and Mike Pelyk followed a year later. They would not post a winning record again in Ballard's lifetime, going a franchise-record 13 consecutive seasons without a winning record. Not wanting to unnerve Mr. McDermott with the sight of an empty seat where his dad was supposed to be, Mr. Ballard spent the first half of the concert trying in vain to find a lookalike to pass for the senior McDermott. Growing up in Jordan, he went to St John's Catholic School for 8 years and graduated from Jordan High School in 1952. 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. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Harold Ballard (10477)? At the time, Mr. Finkelstein lived in apartment building directly behind Maple Leaf Gardens, as did musicians Murray McLauchlan and Gordon Lightfoot. 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 also signed Brje Salming to a new contract with terms that Imlach had refused to offer. By the time Yolanda walked into Harolds life in 1983, she had done jail time for perjury and been married once to a lawyer, then divorced. On the second tour, in 1965, Ballard sold tickets for two shows, even though the agreement had been for only one. Harold Ballard and Yolanda Ballard took out a marriage license last January in the Cayman Islands. 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. Show your support Send Flowers 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. "His own boat was called Midnight Mischief, and it was aptly named," says John McDermott, the successful Scottish-Canadian tenor. 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. Nevertheless, they still qualified for the playoffs under the playoff format in use at the time. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In 1973, the WHA moved the Ottawa Nationals to Toronto as the Toronto Toros. 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. 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.