[1][3] Hall was born in Ecclesfield, Sheffield and began his career with Hull City making eight appearances in two years he left for Millwall Athletic and Hastings & St. Leonards United before joining Stoke in 1909.
[4] He played 45 times for the "Potters" in 1909–10 scoring four goals and left at the end of the season for Huddersfield Town.
[1] His career was interrupted by the outbreak of World War I during which time he also made guest appearances for a number of clubs including Sheffield United, Derby County and Grimsby Town.
[3] After the war Ellis went on to play for South Shields, Hamilton Academical[2][5] and Halifax Town.
[1] Three of his brothers, Ben, Harry and Fretwell, also played in the Football League.