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Rocky Ellis

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Rocky Ellis
Pitcher
Born: (1911-01-26)January 26, 1911
Darby, Pennsylvania
Died: November 15, 1989(1989-11-15) (aged 78)
Richmond, Virginia
Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1934, for the Philadelphia Stars
Last appearance
1940, for the Homestead Grays
Teams

Raymond Charles Ellis (January 26, 1911 – November 15, 1989), nicknamed "Rocky", was an American Negro league pitcher between 1934 and 1940.

A native of Darby, Pennsylvania, Ellis played seven seasons with the Philadelphia Stars between 1934 and 1940. He also played for the Homestead Grays in his final season of 1940.[1][2] Ellis died in Richmond, Virginia in 1989 at age 78.

References

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  1. ^ "Rocky Ellis". seamheads.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Rocky Ellis". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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