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* [[Houston Oilers]] ({{NFL Year|1976}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1976}})
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'''Kenneth Alfonzo Ellis''' (born April 22, 1947 in [[Woodbine, Georgia]]) is an athlete who played in the [[National Football League]] from 1970 to 1979.
'''Kenneth Alfonzo Ellis''' (born September 27, 1947) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) from 1970 to 1979.


Ellis's football career began at Ralph Johnson Bunche High School in Woodbine, Georgia. He was one of the best high school running backs in the state of Georgia{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}}. Ellis then {{When|date=August 2010}} attended [[Southern University]] in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]].
Ellis's football career began at Ralph Johnson Bunche High School in [[Woodbine, Georgia]]. Ellis then attended [[Southern University]] in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]].


Ellis was selected in the fourth round (93rd pick) in the 1970 [[NFL Draft]] by the [[Green Bay Packers]]. As a professional, Ellis played [[cornerback]] and [[Safety (football position)|safety]] for nine seasons. Speedy and talented, Ellis was chosen to play in the 1973 and 1974 [[Pro Bowl]] games. In addition, he was voted All-Pro in 1972 and 1973. He played in [[Super Bowl XIV]] as a member of the [[Los Angeles Rams]].
Ellis was selected in the fourth round (93rd pick) in the 1970 [[NFL Draft]] by the [[Green Bay Packers]]. As a professional, Ellis played [[cornerback]] and [[Safety (football position)|safety]] for nine seasons. Speedy and talented, Ellis was chosen to play in the 1973 and 1974 [[Pro Bowl]] games. In addition, he was voted All-Pro in 1972 and 1973. He played in [[Super Bowl XIV]] as a member of the [[Los Angeles Rams]]. In 1998, he was inducted into the [[Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.packers.com/history/hof/ken-ellis | title = Ken Ellis | last = Christl | first = Cliff | author-link = Cliff Christl | website = Packers.com | access-date = September 20, 2023 | archive-date = May 24, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230524002413/https://www.packers.com/history/hof/ken-ellis | url-status = live }}</ref>


==References==
Ellis is now an associate pastor for [[Bethany World Prayer Center]] and a teacher at Bethany Christian School, both in [[Baker, Louisiana]]. He is also the team chaplain for the football programs of both [[Louisiana State University]] and his alma mater, [[Southern University]].
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Revision as of 17:13, 23 May 2024

Ken Ellis
No. 48, 40, 28, 20
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1947-09-27) September 27, 1947 (age 76)
Woodbine, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Ralph J. Bunche (Woodbine)
College:Southern
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 93
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:115
Interceptions:22
Touchdowns:3
Player stats at PFR

Kenneth Alfonzo Ellis (born September 27, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1979.

Ellis's football career began at Ralph Johnson Bunche High School in Woodbine, Georgia. Ellis then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ellis was selected in the fourth round (93rd pick) in the 1970 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. As a professional, Ellis played cornerback and safety for nine seasons. Speedy and talented, Ellis was chosen to play in the 1973 and 1974 Pro Bowl games. In addition, he was voted All-Pro in 1972 and 1973. He played in Super Bowl XIV as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. In 1998, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.[1]

References

  1. ^ Christl, Cliff. "Ken Ellis". Packers.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.


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