Obituaries Related to "Ball" from New York Times Archive
Bobby Ball, Half of a Hit British Comedy Duo, Dies at 76
Their TV show “Cannon & Ball,” part goofy comedy and part earnest musical numbers, drew up to 20 million viewers on Saturday nights in the 1980s. Mr. Ball was infected with the coronavirus.
Has M.L.B.’s Ball Lost Its Juice? Some Players Think So
The baseball seemed to fly faster than ever this regular season, but some have noticed a slowdown in October.
Jim Bouton, Author of Tell-All Baseball Memoir ‘Ball Four,’ Dies at 80
A pitcher who had modest success with the Yankees in the 1960s, Bouton revealed the seamier side of baseball in a book that was a best seller.
Peter Ball, Anglican Bishop Jailed for Sex Abuse, Dies at 87
A protégé of Prince Charles, he was convicted of abusing boys and young men and stood at the center of a case study in impunity within the church.
A Wine-Soaked Ball Unites a Georgian Village, but Only After Dividing It
Every spring in Shukhuti, a black leather ball is sewn together to play Lelo Burti, a brutally physical folk game. The winners carry it straight to the cemetery.
Jack Taylor, Scourge of the Wrecking Ball in Manhattan, Dies at 93
An amateur landmark preservationist, Mr. Taylor had a legacy including the Ladies’ Mile Shopping District and Tammany Hall. But there were also defeats.
Family of Fan Killed by Foul Ball at Dodger Stadium Calls for More Safety
A 79-year-old fan died in August in an accident that has only come to light recently. Her daughter says higher nets could have prevented the death.
Mets’ Newfound Hope Dies When a Ball to the Outfield Does
Curtis Granderson’s pinch-hit homer tied the game in the top of the ninth inning. But the Nationals responded with a bloop two-out single in a walk-off win.
Greg Marius, Impresario of Harlem Street Ball, Dies at 59
Mr. Marius’s Entertainers Basketball Classic at Rucker Park in Harlem featured playground legends, professional basketball players, corporate sponsors and exuberant crowds.
Australia's Hughes dies after being hit by ball
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies in a Sydney hospital aged 25, two days after being struck by a ball. Yiming Woo reports.
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Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101
A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer martial law for eight years before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of 1986.
Michael Ray Richardson, N.B.A. Star Derailed by Cocaine, Dies at 70
A four-time All-Star, he dazzled fans, and fellow players, with his intense play for the New York Knicks, only to become the league’s first player to be barred for drug use.
Sally Kirkland, Scene-Stealing Actress, Dies at 84
She received an Oscar nomination for the 1987 film “Anna” but spent much of her prolific career as a go-to supporting actress in movies like “The Sting” and “JFK.”
William Rataczak, Co-Pilot of Flight Hijacked by D.B. Cooper, Dies at 86
He was a witness to one of the most riveting unsolved crimes in American history, which inspired scores of conspiracy theories and obsessed amateur sleuths.
Hal Sirowitz, Poet Who Mined His Mother’s Worry With Wit, Dies at 76
He wrote of his suffocating relationship with his mother to create mordant reminiscences and became a standout at poetry slams in New York.
Arline Bronzaft, Who Campaigned for a Quieter City, Dies at 89
She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.
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