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John Ball: Born Hoylake
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John Ball's father was ... John Ball, in this case a nailer. The 1851 census gives his age then as 50 which, means he was born at some time between 30 Mar 1800 and 29 Mar 1801.
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John Ball was born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. He eventually became the priest St James' Church in Colchester. John Ball believed it was wrong that some people in England were very rich while others were very poor. Ball's church sermons criticising the feudal system upset his bishop and in 1366 he was removed from his post as the priest of St James' Church.
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Born Hoylake near Liverpool, England, Ball is remembered as the most accomplished amateur golfer up to the turn of the century. He won the Open once and the Amateur Championship 8 times during his 40 year career.
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