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Doc Elliott

1900 – 1976

American football player

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Lived 1900 – 1976 (aged 75). Doc Elliott was an American american football player.

Wallace John "Doc" Elliott (April 6, 1900 – January 11, 1976) was an American professional football running back. He played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Bulldogs and the Cleveland Indians. During that time he won NFL Championships with Canton in 1922 and 1923, as well as a third with the Cleveland Bulldogs in 1924.

Doc Elliott (at left) plunges the line against the New York Football Giants, Nov. 1, 1925. In 1926, the first American Football League was established. Elliott joined the AFL's Cleveland Panthers that year, however later in the season he signed with Philadelphia Quakers. For their one and only season in existence the Quakers won the AFL championship, before folding along with the league. After that season, Elliott retired from pro football, until 1931 when he played one season with the Cleveland Panthers.

Elliott was described by the Green Bay Press-Gazette in 1924, after obtaining the newspaper's 1st team all-NFL honors as being “a first rate line plunger and wonder on the defense. Elliott was the equal of any when it came to backing up the line.”

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Education
Lafayette College, Rayen High School, The Kiski School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doc Elliott?

American football player (1900-1976)

When was Doc Elliott born?

Doc Elliott was born on 6 April 1900 in Youngstown.

When did Doc Elliott die?

Doc Elliott died on 11 January 1976 in Fort Myers.

What was Doc Elliott's occupation?

Doc Elliott was an american football player.

What nationality was Doc Elliott?

Doc Elliott was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doc Elliott

· Wikidata: Q5287043

· DBpedia: Doc Elliott

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