1976 Topps Traded #383T - John Ellis

• John Ellis was acquired by the Texas Rangers after the 1975 season in exchange for two players.
• Ellis wasn't going to get much playing time since the Rangers had Jim Sundberg as their starting catcher.
• John played in 11 games and batted .419 in 31 at bats before he suffered a broken bone in his left leg and a dislocated ankle in a sliding play at second base on May 9.
• Ellis continued to be a backup catcher for the Rangers through the 1980 season and was a 1B/DH in 1981.
• John was released during spring training in 1982.