Allan Ellis (American football)
Appearance
Date of birth | August 19, 1951 |
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Place of birth | Los Angeles, California |
Date of death | September 18, 2013 | (aged 62)
Place of death | Chicago, Illinois |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
US college | UCLA |
NFL draft | 1973 / round: 5 / Pick 107 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1973-1980 | Chicago Bears |
1981 | San Diego Chargers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 1 |
Career stats | |
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Allan Ellis (August 19, 1951 – September 18, 2013) was a cornerback who played nine seasons in the National Football League. Ellis attended UCLA. In 1977, Ellis was named to his lone Pro Bowl, and is the first Chicago Bears cornerback to be named.[1]
On September 18, 2013, Ellis died in Chicago.[2]
References
- ^ Mayer, Larry (2012-12-26). "Five Bears players voted to Pro Bowl". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (2013-09-20). "Allan Ellis passes away at age 62". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2013-09-20.