
6 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ball Hill Township
The nearest, Einar Maynard Gunderson, was born in Cooperstown, 6 mi away. The best known of them is Thomas Ryum Amlie, with articles in 6 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Ball Hill Township. The longest list of any town in North Dakota belongs to Fargo, with 91.
What stands out about Ball Hill Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Ball Hill Township
The 6 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

Erling Platou
1896–1958American basketball player and pediatrician



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ball Hill Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (4)
- Thomas Ryum Amlie: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Einar Maynard Gunderson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Floyd Stromme: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert T. Harden: Florida Gov, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons