About William Ball
Lived 1908 – 1979 (aged 70). William Ball was a Canadian alpine skier, nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
William L. Ball (July 18, 1908 – March 14, 1979) was a Canadian alpine, cross-country, and Nordic combined skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
Ball was born in North Hatley, Quebec. In 1936 he finished 54th in the 18 kilometre cross-country skiing event and 46th in the Nordic combined skiing competition. He also participated in the alpine skiing combined event but was unplaced due to not finishing the second slalom heat.
Ball was inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Ball?
Canadian skier (1908-1979)
When was William Ball born?
William Ball was born on 18 July 1908 in North Hatley.
When did William Ball die?
William Ball died on 14 March 1979 in Ottawa.
What was William Ball's occupation?
William Ball was an alpine skier, nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was William Ball?
William Ball was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: William Ball (skier)
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