Allan Ellis (rugby league)
Charles Allan Ellis (1909-1984) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.
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| Full name | Charles Allan Ellis | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 May 1909 Marrickville, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 23 September 1984 (aged 75) Marrickville, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Ellis was born in Marrickville, New South Wales on 7 May 1909.
Playing career
Ellis joined the Newtown club, playing six first grade seasons with the club between 1935-1940. He also captained the club in his final seasons.
He is the brother of two other Newtown legends; Keith Ellis and Tom Ellis.[1]
Coaching career
As his brothers did before him, Ellis coached the lower grades at Newtown for many years, including winning a third grade premiership in 1943. He later coached the first grade team between 1962-1965. His son, Greg Ellis, also played first grade with the Newtown in the 1950s and 1960s.[2]
Ellis died on 23 September 1984, aged 75.
References
- Terry Williams: Through Blue Eyes, A Pictorial History of Newtown RLFC, 2008
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ISBN 1875169571
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