Allan Ellis (American football)

Allan Ellis (American football)
Date of birth: August 19, 1951
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California
Date of death: September 18, 2013 (aged 62)
Place of death: Chicago, Illinois
Career information
Position(s): Cornerback
College: UCLA
NFL Draft: 1973 / Round: 5 / Pick 107
Organizations
As player:
1973-1980
1981
Chicago Bears
San Diego Chargers
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls: 1
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

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

  1. Mayer, Larry (2012-12-26). "Five Bears players voted to Pro Bowl". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  2. Mayer, Larry (2013-09-20). "Allan Ellis passes away at age 62". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2013-09-20.