About James Ellis
Lived 1867 – 1939 (aged 71). James Ellis was a British association football player and association football coach.
Personal life
Ellis's brother Dave was also a footballer, and played alongside James at Mossend Swifts. As a result, some sources erroneously attributed a Scotland national team cap against Ireland to James, when in fact David was the player who appeared.
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Important facts
Related people
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James Ellis's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James Ellis?
Scottish footballer
When was James Ellis born?
James Ellis was born on 27 May 1867 in Bathgate.
When did James Ellis die?
James Ellis died on 16 April 1939 in Champion, Alberta.
What was James Ellis's occupation?
James Ellis was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James Ellis?
James Ellis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Ellis (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Ellis. https://biography.guide/james-ellis-association-football-player/
MLA: "James Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-ellis-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "James Ellis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-ellis-association-football-player/.
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