Walt Ellis
PositionTackle
Birth dateMay 26, 1898
Birth placeGroton, Connecticut
Death dateJanuary 31, 1980 (aged 81)
Death placeWaterbury, Connecticut
CollegeDetroit
Teams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 136
Statlabel 2Games started
Statvalue 231
PfrE/ElliWa20

Walter Joseph Ellis (May 26, 1898 – January 31, 1980) was an American professional football tackle in the National Football League.[1][2] He played four seasons for the Columbus Tigers (1924–1925), Detroit Panthers (1925), and Chicago Cardinals (1926–1927).[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Great Tackle With Columbus Tiger Pros". Buffalo Courier. October 18, 1925. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Pro Grid Notes". Chicago Tribune. September 26, 1926. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Walt Ellis". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "Grid Star Becomes Pro". The Sunday Oregonian. November 9, 1924. Retrieved 23 January 2025.