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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May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, worrying John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82
With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s.
Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and also worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall and Battlefield franchises.
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated Singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Dies at 74
A blues-influenced singer and guitarist, he built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with hits like “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”
Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
She began working as a park ranger at age 85, educating visitors about the women and people of color who served on the home front in World War II, herself among them.
James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46
The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.”
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