Ellis Clarkson (1887 – October 1947) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s.
He played at representative level for England, Rugby League XIII and Lancashire, and at club level for Leigh (two spells) and Hull F.C., as a goal-kicking fullback.
[2] Clarkson started his career with Leigh in 1904 and helped them win the League championship in the 1905–06 season.
He last played for Leigh in the 1918–19 season before being forced to retire due to a knee injury.
[3] Ellis Clarkson represented Lancashire while at Hull, and is one of only four players to do so, they are; Ellis Clarkson, Bob Taylor, Dick Gemmell and Steve Prescott.