Career

In the mid-1890s, he began to work as a journalist for the Toronto World newspaper, and remained with the paper until it terminated operation in 1921. During that time, he rose through its ranks to become financial editors In 1915, Ball was elected as an Alderman for the city of Toronto, a position he held until 1919.

In the 1926 Ontario General Election, he ran and was elected as a Conservative in the Eglinton riding of Toronto.

He served until 1929, in the 17th Legislative Assembly of Ontario as led by George Howard Ferguson. On January 29, 1930, it was announced that Ball had been nominated to the position of King"s Printer, effective February 1, 1930.

He held this position until he was terminated by the Liberal government of Mitchell Hepburn. He was relieved of his duties on August 31, 1934.

Ball maintained a home at 1817 Yonge Street.

Ball died in Toronto on February 26, 1943. He is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Herbert Henry Ball was the great-great-granduncle of English football goalkeeper Mike Hooper.