Edwin Harold Ballard (July 30, 1903 - April 11, 1990) was an owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Maple Leaf Gardens. A member of the Leafs organization from 1940, he became part-owner of the Leafs in 1961 and was majority owner from February 1972 until his death. He was also the owner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League for 11 seasons, and won a Grey Cup championship as team owner in 1986. Wikipedia
Harold Ballard Birth: Jul. 30, 1903 Toronto Death: Apr. 11, 1990 Toronto Professional Hockey Team Owner. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=ballar...
Harold E. Ballard PRESIDENT, HAMILTON TIGER-CAT FOOTBALL CLUB ..................................1978 - 1989 HAROLD E. BALLARD'S AFFILIATION WITH CANADIAN FOOTBALL BEGAN WHEN HE PURCHASED THE HAMILTON TIGER-CATS IN 1978. www.footballhof.com/famers/player.asp?id=18
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