About John Ellis
Lived 1890 – 1974 (aged 84). John Ellis was an Australian cricketer.
John Leslie Ellis (9 May 1890 – 26 July 1974) was an Australian cricketer. He played 101 first-class cricket matches, mostly for Victoria, between 1918 and 1930. He also toured with Australian teams to England in 1926 as reserve wicket-keeper and to India and Ceylon in 1935–36 as main wicket-keeper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ellis?
cricketer (1890-1974)
When was John Ellis born?
John Ellis was born on 9 May 1890 in Melbourne.
When did John Ellis die?
John Ellis died on 26 July 1974 in Melbourne.
What was John Ellis's occupation?
John Ellis was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Ellis?
John Ellis was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ellis (Victoria cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ellis. https://biography.guide/john-ellis-cricketer/
MLA: "John Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ellis-cricketer/.
Chicago: "John Ellis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ellis-cricketer/.
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