Wilbert Ellis

Wilbert Ellis

A native of Ruston, Louisiana, Ellis was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame for his accomplishments to the game of baseball on and off the diamond.

He led Grambling State to three SWAC Championships and guided the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances en route to a 737-463-1 career record. Coach has worn several hats over the course of his career. While at Grambling State University, Coach Ellis served as Head Baseball Coach along with stint as Athletic Director and Asst. AD. Ellis is also active during the NCAA Baseball Championships having served as Tournament Director for both the Regional and Super Regional tournaments. He also hosts a youth clinic annually in Omaha, Nebraska during the College Baseball Word Series. In addition to serving as Chairman of the Friends of the Eddie Robinson Museum Commission, Coach Ellis is very active in his local church, Zion Travelers Baptist Church.

Coach Ellis was succeeded as Head Coach by his former assistant James “Sap” Randle, and current coach Barret Ray.

Some of his most notable players are Courtney Mitchell, Wesley Marshall, Andre LeGrier and Courtne Duncan.


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