About Ellis Clarkson
Lived 1885 – 1947 (aged 61–62). Ellis Clarkson was a British rugby league player.
Ellis Clarkson (1887 – October 1947) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for England, Rugby League XIII and Lancashire, and at club level for Leigh (two spells) and Hull F.C., as a goal-kicking . He returned to Leigh in 1913.
He last played for Leigh in the 1918–19 season before being forced to retire due to a knee injury.
Representative honours Clarkson won caps for England while at Hull in 1910 against Wales, in 1911 against Wales, and in 1912 against Wales.
Clarkson represented Lancashire while at Hull, and is one of only four players to do so, they are; Ellis Clarkson, Bob Taylor, Dick Gemmell and Steve Prescott.
Personal life Ellis Clarkson was the older brother of the rugby league footballer; Tom Clarkson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ellis Clarkson?
English rugby league footballer
When was Ellis Clarkson born?
Ellis Clarkson was born in 1885 in Leigh.
When did Ellis Clarkson die?
Ellis Clarkson died in 1947 in Leigh.
What was Ellis Clarkson's occupation?
Ellis Clarkson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ellis Clarkson?
Ellis Clarkson was British.
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