In an interview, Ball said, "I suppose some people might call me tight with a dollar."
The stories of Ball's frugal nature border on the legendary.
Ed Ball owned a country estate called Southwood Farm outside of Tallahassee, but for years lived in a hotel room at the Robert Meyer Hotel across the street from his office in the Florida National Bank Building in Jacksonville.
This was the site of a 5:30 weekday ritual for Mr. Ball, his business associates and buddies.
Cocktails began when everyone was present, and lasted until the network news began at 6:00pm, at which time all conversation and movement ceased.
Ed Ball took his news seriously.
After the news concluded, the group moved to the River Club for dinner.
In an interview, Ball said, "I suppose some people might call me tight with a dollar." The stories of Ball's frugal nature border on the legendary. Ed Ball owned a country estate called Southwood Farm outside of Tallahassee, but for years lived in a hotel room at the Robert Meyer Hotel across the street from his office in the Florida National Bank Building in Jacksonville. This was the site of a 5:30 weekday ritual for Mr. Ball, his business associates and buddies. Cocktails began when everyone was present, and lasted until the network news began at 6:00pm, at which time all conversation and movement ceased. Ed Ball took his news seriously. After the news concluded, the group moved to the River Club for dinner.
Edward Ball (businessman)