Peter Ellson

For the illustrator, see Peter Elson.

Peter Edward Ellson (21 August 1925 – 14 April 2014) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Peter Ellson

Personal information
Full name	Peter Edward Ellson
Date of birth	(1925-08-21)21 August 1925
Place of birth	Audlem, Cheshire, England
Date of death	14 April 2014(2014-04-14) (aged 88)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Crewe Railway Police
1949–1956	Crewe Alexandra	219	(0)
	Runcorn
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

After playing for Crewe Railway Police, Ellson joined Crewe Alexandra in May 1949.^[1] He made 219 appearances in the Football League for Crewe,^[1][2] and 234 appearances in all competitions.^[3] He left Crewe in April 1956, and played non-league football for Runcorn.^[3]