Billy Ellis Football player

William Thomas "Billy" Ellis (5 November 1895 –18 November 1939) was an English footballer born in Wolverhampton who played in the Football League for Sunderland, Birmingham, Lincoln City and York City as a winger.He made his debut for Sunderland against Middlesbrough on 6 March 1920 in a 2–0 win at Ayresome Park. Ellis specifically linked up well with Charlie Buchan who he created many goals for from the left wing. During his time at Sunderland from 1920 to 1927 making 192 league appearances and 32 goals on the way. He went on to play for Birmingham, Lincoln City and York City, and died in Sunderland in 1939 at the age of 44.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Ellis William Thomas
Birth date	November 05, 1895
Birth place	Staffordshire , Wolverhampton
Date of death	November 18, 1939
Place of death	Sunderland Tyne and Wear