Ernest Edgar Ellis (30 November 1885 – 1 July 1916) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Barnsley as a right back.
Personal life Prior to becoming a professional footballer, Ellis worked a machine operator in the bootmaking trade. He served as a private in McCrae's Battalion of the Royal Scots during the First World War. On the first day on the Somme, Ellis went over the top in Sausage Valley and was killed in the attack on La Boisselle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDoncaster Rovers1908–09Midland League250—4Appearances in Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup02901909–10Midland League40000040Total2900040330Barnsley1909–10Second Division4000—40Hartlepools United1912–13North Eastern League37050—4201913–14North Eastern League37060—430Total740110—850Heart of Midlothian1914–15Scottish League First Division00—1Appearance in East of Scotland Shield010Career total1070110501230
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