Doug Ellis in his younger years.
Doug Ellis in his younger years.
Doug in 1972 with the Stanley Star FC boys.
Doug at the League cup final in 1975, Villa v Norwich.
Doug turns out for a charity football match in 1975.
Doug gets help from Villa fans sending letters to share holders in 1972.
Doug with Villa player Alan Evans celebrating promotion to the first division in 1988.
Doug with USA footballers at Villa Park in 1985.
Doug the fisherman in 1988 on a fishing trip to Perth.
Doug outside Villa Park in 1984.
Doug with FA Chairman Bert Millichip in 1986.
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Doug Ellis' life in pictures
Jan 4 2010 by By Trevor Roberts
Former Aston Villa supremo Doug Ellis, who was 86 on the 3rd January, re-lived cherished memories of his time at the club during a tour of the Birmingham Mails library archives.