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Baller (other)
Baller may refer to: People * Adolph Baller (1909–1994), Austrian-American pianist * Frederick W. Baller (1852–1922), British missionary * Jay Baller (born 1960), American baseball player * Kristian Baller (born 1984), Welsh rugby union player Arts, entertainment, media and sports *'' Ballers'', an HBO television series *''NBA Ballers'', a video game * Oakland Ballers, a professional baseball team *''Old School Ballers 3x3 Pro Basketball League (also known as 3BL India) is men's and women's professional 3x3 basketball league in India recognized by FIBA under Basketball Federation of India. Founded in 2017, the competition currently consists of 13 teams in me ...'', an Indian 3x3 basketball team Other uses * AMT Hardballer, nicknamed "baller", a handgun {{dab, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adolph Baller
Adolph Baller (July 30, 1909 – January 23, 1994) was an Austrian-American pianist who played classical and romantic music. He performed with Yehudi Menuhin for several years and was a teacher of Terry Riley and Jerome Rose. Early years Baller was born July 30, 1909, in Brody, Galicia and Lodomeria, Cisleithania, Austria-Hungary (now Ukraine). At age 8, he went to Vienna to study piano with a former student of Franz Liszt. When he was 13 he gave his first solo performance, with the Vienna Philharmonic, following it with performances in all major European capitals. In March 1938, Nazi soldiers learned that he was a pianist and a Jew, and arrested him, beat him and crushed his hands. Baller's fiancée, Edith Strauss-Neustadt, interceded on his behalf with the Polish Consul in Vienna and helped to restore his hands through a long treatment so that he could resume his career. The couple escaped to Budapest, where they were married before coming to the United States in 1938. Career Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick W
Frederick may refer to: People * Frederick (given name), the name Nobility Anhalt-Harzgerode *Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Harzgerode (1613–1670) Austria * Frederick I, Duke of Austria (Babenberg), Duke of Austria from 1195 to 1198 * Frederick II, Duke of Austria (1219–1246), last Duke of Austria from the Babenberg dynasty * Frederick the Fair (Frederick I of Austria (Habsburg), 1286–1330), Duke of Austria and King of the Romans Baden * Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden (1826–1907), Grand Duke of Baden * Frederick II, Grand Duke of Baden (1857–1928), Grand Duke of Baden Bohemia * Frederick, Duke of Bohemia (died 1189), Duke of Olomouc and Bohemia Britain * Frederick, Prince of Wales (1707–1751), eldest son of King George II of Great Britain Brandenburg/Prussia * Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg (1371–1440), also known as Frederick VI, Burgrave of Nuremberg * Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg (1413–1470), Margrave of Brandenburg * Frederick William, Elector ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Baller
Jay Scot Baller (born October 6, 1960) is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals. Listed at 6' 6", 215 lbs., he batted and threw right-handed. Baller spent parts of six different seasons in the majors but never was able to stick with a big league time for an entire campaign. Primarily a reliever, he recorded 137 saves in 14 Minor League seasons and six saves in 94 Major League contests. Career Baller was selected by the Phillies in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 1979 MLB draft out of Canby High School in Canby, Oregon. He made his Major League debut with the Phillies as a reliever on September 19, 1982, throwing a scoreless, hitless inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched in three other games that season, including one of his five major league starts, before returning to the minor leagues. Baller was a throw-in player in a major trade after the 1982 season, as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristian Baller
Anthony Kristian Baller (born 18 February 1987) is a rugby league footballer who plays for the West Wales Raiders in Betfred League 1. Background Baller was born in Abercynon, Wales. Playind career Kristian Baller played his youth rugby for Merthyr RFC before returning to his hometown club at senior level. Gaining international honours with Wales at under 18 level, and touring with the Wales Crawshays under 20s, Kristian gained a reputation as an attacking full back or wing and a competent goal kicker. Invited to join Pontypridd as a trialist during the summer of 2006, Kristian was duly drafted into the club's senior squad for the commencement of the ensuing season. Making some impressive try scoring appearances in Ponty's league and campaigns, Kristian was called up to the Blues Blues is a music genre and musical form which originated in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues incorporated spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballers
''Ballers'' is an American sports comedy drama television series created by Stephen Levinson and starring Dwayne Johnson as Spencer Strasmore, a retired NFL player who must navigate his new career of choice as the financial manager of other NFL players. The series premiered on the American cable television network HBO on June 21, 2015, with a pilot episode written by Stephen Levinson and directed by Peter Berg. The fifth and final season premiered on August 25, 2019, and concluded on October 13, 2019. Cast and characters Main * Dwayne Johnson as Spencer Strasmore, a retired NFL player turned financial manager. He eventually becomes owner and general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs * Rob Corddry as Joe Krutel, a financial advisor at Anderson Financial who eventually opens his own sports entertainment firm * John David Washington as Ricky Jerret, a highly competitive and spiritual NFL player * Omar Miller as Charles Greane, an affable former NFL player who is searching for his n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NBA Ballers
''NBA Ballers'' is a Streetball game similar to AND 1 Streetball and has gameplay similar to the ''NBA Jam'' series. The game features fictional NBA analyst, Bob Benson (voiced and depicted by Terry Abler) and MC Supernatural doing the commentary. Supernatural makes many references to the Mortal Kombat series and NFL Blitz, two games published by Midway. Most of the moves that were in the game were from amateur basketball players who provided some of their moves for the game. Stephon Marbury is on the cover. The game was followed by a version for the PlayStation Portable, '' NBA Ballers: Rebound'' and two sequels, '' NBA Ballers: Phenom'' and '' NBA Ballers: Chosen One''. Gameplay The game also maintains the "player on fire" feature that is in many, if not all sports games, published by Midway. While most matches are one-on-one, it is also possible to have an extra player, where three players in total play individually against each other. The matches are two minutes long and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakland Ballers
The Oakland Ballers, nicknamed the Oakland B's, are an independent baseball team that started play in the Pioneer League in 2024. History The team was created following the approval of the Oakland Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas by MLB team owners. The non-profit Oakland 68s raised more than $2 million to establish the team and was inspired by the success of Oakland Roots SC soccer team. The press release for the team's announcement included a pledge for fan ownership based around a 2024 crowdfunding campaign. Don Wakamatsu was appointed as the team's first-ever executive vice president of baseball operations. The first player signed to the team was Dondrei Hubbard, announced on December 10, 2023. They are located in Oakland, California, and initially planned to play their home games at Laney College, with an expansion of the park's facilities to hold upwards of 2,500 fans. A proposed game at the Oakland Coliseum was blocked by the Oakland Athletics. In Feb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old School Ballers
3x3 Pro Basketball League (also known as 3BL India) is men's and women's professional 3x3 basketball league in India recognized by FIBA under Basketball Federation of India. Founded in 2017, the competition currently consists of 13 teams in men's and 6 in women's league. History 3BL is managed by YKBK Enterprise Private Limited, a company registered and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. YKBK is the exclusive right holder of operating a Professional 3x3 Basketball League in the Indian subcontinent by FIBA, which includes six countries (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan). 3BL was founded by Rohit Bakshi and Yoshiya Kato. The first season of the league was played in Bengaluru, Delhi, Aizawl, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. Teams There are currently 19 teams with international and Indian players, both men and women. Seasons Season 2 See also * FIBA 3x3 World Tour * UBA Pro Basketball League * Elite Pro Basketball League * INBL * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |