Frederick M. Ellis
Frederick Melvin "Fish" Ellis (February 26, 1906 – July 19, 1967) was an American sportsman who played football, basketball, baseball, and track at Tufts University. He was also an athletics coach, administrator, and university professor at Tufts. Ellis is the namesake of Tufts' home football field, the Ellis Oval. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest athletes in Tufts history.
Fred "Fish" Ellis, 1927 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1906 Norwood, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1967 (aged 61) Burlington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1926–1928 | Tufts |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1946–1953 | Tufts |
| Basketball | |
| 1946–1953 | Tufts |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 25–34–6 (football) 74–75 (basketball) |
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