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A competent hitter, the ungraceful 6'2" 225-lb Ellis played most regularly for the Indians in 1973-74, hitting career highs of 14 HR and 68 RBI in '73. He came to Cleveland in the six-player 1972 deal that sent Graig Nettles to the Yankees. In May 1976 with Texas, Ellis suffered a broken leg, dislocated ankle, and torn ligaments sliding into second. He returned in 1977 to play part-time and, for a while, coach for the Rangers. (TJ)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 27, 1972: In a great trade for New York, the Indians swap 3B Graig Nettles and C Gerry Moses to the Yankees for C John Ellis, IF Jerry Kenney, and outfielders Charlie Spikes and Rusty Torres. » June 7, 1979: Texas slugger John Ellis drives in six runs to lead the Rangers to a 7–1 win over Milwaukee. Ellis has two homers and a double to back Fergie Jenkins win. John Grubb singles in the 9th to extend his hitting streak to 20 games.