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Keith Ellis

1905 – 1972

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Keith Ellis

Lived 1905 – 1972 (aged 66–67). Keith Ellis was an Australian rugby league player.

Keith Gregory Ellis (1905–1972) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s

Background Ellis was born at Marrickville, New South Wales to parents Charles and Catherine Ellis.

Playing career A Newtown junior, he was chosen to play reserve grade in 1924 and went on to play eight seasons in first grade for the Newtown Jets between 1925-1928 and 1932–1935. He is mostly remembered as the club captain the Newtown club when it won the 1933 Grand Final over St George Dragons 18–5.

His only representative appearance was for New South Wales in 1926, playing in 5 matches. He was a long term committeeman at Newtown and also successfully coached the Newtown reserve grade team to premierships in 1947 and 1948. He was the brother of fellow Newtown players Tom Ellis and Allan Ellis.

A Newtown legend, Ellis died on 4 June 1972, aged 66.

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1905, Marrickville
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Keith Gregory Ellis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith Ellis?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Keith Ellis born?

Keith Ellis was born in 1905 in Marrickville.

When did Keith Ellis die?

Keith Ellis died on 4 June 1972 in Marrickville.

What was Keith Ellis's occupation?

Keith Ellis was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Keith Ellis?

Keith Ellis was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Ellis

· Wikidata: Q18164751

· DBpedia: Keith Ellis (rugby league)

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