Ellis Wright (July 1873 − 1940) was an English

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playing at the turn of the 19th century. He played as a

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for Doncaster Rovers.

Playing career

Born as the son of a "table fork grinder", in

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in July 1873, Wright is first known to have played for his local club Ecclesfield before he moving to Midland League side Doncaster Rovers in 1895. He spent ten seasons at Doncaster, including winning the Midland twice, and playing in the

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between 1901 and 1903 and in his final season with the club in 1904−05. Wright appeared 80 times for Doncaster over the three seasons in the Football League, with his total goal scoring amounting to one goal in the Midland League and two in the Yorkshire League.

Personal life

In Sheffield in 1900, Wright married Amabel Gothard. He died in the city in 1940, aged 67.

Honours

Doncaster Rovers * Midland League ''Champions'': 1896−97, 1898−99
''Runners up'': 1900−01 * Yorkshire League ''Runners up'': 1898−99

Notes

* Football League appearances only

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Ellis 1873 births 1940 deaths Footballers from Sheffield English footballers Men's association football wing halves Ecclesfield F.C. players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Midland Football League players