Bob Ellis (born Robert Charles Ellis on October 4, 1937, in Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, died July 6, 2021) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for New South Wales between 1957/58 and 1969/70. A right-arm fast-medium bowler and a useful lower-order batsman, Ellis was known for his stamina and accuracy. He was a consistent performer in Sheffield Shield cricket, often opening the bowling for New South Wales. He took 225 first-class wickets at an average of 26.10. His best bowling figures were 7 for 61 against Queensland in the 1961/62 season. While he was on several occasions considered for national selection, he never represented Australia at Test level. After retiring from first-class cricket, Ellis remained involved in the sport as a coach and administrator.
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