Philip De Catesby Ball

1864–1933 (age 69)

Baseball Team Owner

Biography

Philip De Catesby Ball guided the St. Louis Browns through years of professional baseball growth, building a reputation for his steadfast stewardship of the team. His business acumen and devotion to the sport helped cultivate a deep-rooted love of baseball across the region.

He remained a valued figure in the St. Louis community until his passing, and his resting place at Bellefontaine Cemetery stands as a quiet testament to the era of baseball he helped shape.