Gus Kalaris, known as the ‘Ice Ball Man’ on Pittsburgh’s North Side, dies

Gus Kalaris, known as the ‘Ice Ball Man’ on Pittsburgh’s North Side, dies

Gus Kalaris adds flavoring to an ice ball at his stand, Gus & Yiayia’s, on Pirates opening day in 2022.

August “Gus” Kalaris often gave free ice balls to people who couldn’t afford one — he was known as the “Ice Ball Man.”

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