About Rocky Ellis
Lived 1911 – 1989 (aged 78). Rocky Ellis was an American baseball player.
Raymond Charles Ellis (January 26, 1911 – November 15, 1989), nicknamed "Rocky", was an American Negro league pitcher between 1934 and 1940.
A native of Darby, Pennsylvania, Ellis played seven seasons with the Philadelphia Stars between 1934 and 1940. He also played for the Homestead Grays in his final season of 1940. Ellis died in Richmond, Virginia in 1989 at age 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rocky Ellis?
American baseball player (1911-1989)
When was Rocky Ellis born?
Rocky Ellis was born on 26 January 1911 in Darby, Pennsylvania.
When did Rocky Ellis die?
Rocky Ellis died on 15 November 1989 in Richmond, Virginia.
What was Rocky Ellis's occupation?
Rocky Ellis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Rocky Ellis?
Rocky Ellis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rocky Ellis. https://biography.guide/rocky-ellis/
MLA: "Rocky Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rocky-ellis/.
Chicago: "Rocky Ellis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rocky-ellis/.
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