About Billy Ellis
Lived 1895 – 1939 (aged 44). Billy Ellis was a British association football player.
William Thomas Ellis (5 November 1895 – 18 November 1939) was an English footballer born in Wolverhampton who played in the Football League for Sunderland, Birmingham, Lincoln City and York City as a winger.
He made his debut for Sunderland against Middlesbrough on 6 March 1920 in a 2–0 win at Ayresome Park. During his time at Sunderland, from 1920 to 1927, he made 192 league appearances and scored 32 goals. He linked up well with Charlie Buchan for whom he created many goals from the left wing. He went on to play for Birmingham, Lincoln City and York City, and died in Sunderland in 1939 at the age of 44.
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Who was Billy Ellis?
English footballer (1895-1939)
When was Billy Ellis born?
Billy Ellis was born on 5 November 1895 in Wolverhampton.
When did Billy Ellis die?
Billy Ellis died on 18 November 1939 in Sunderland.
What was Billy Ellis's occupation?
Billy Ellis was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Ellis?
Billy Ellis was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Ellis. https://biography.guide/billy-ellis/
MLA: "Billy Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-ellis/.
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