University of Massachusets Athletics

Hall of Fame

Frederick "Fritz" Ellert
Frederick "Fritz" Ellert
  • Induction:
    1971
  • Class:
    1930
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Frederick "Fritz" Ellert was a three-year letterwinner for coach Charles McGeock's Massachusetts Aggies, earning a spot on the 1929 all-New England team.

Ellert caught a touchdown pass from Ken McKittrick to upset Bates 6-0 in 1928. He also had a 95-yard touchdown run in the season finale against Tufts, a school record for longest run from scrimmage that stood until 1996.

Upon completion of his collegiate athletic career, Ellert became a member of the faculty at UMass. He also coached the men's basketball team for three years (1930-1931, 1932-1933, 1940-1941), posting an 18-16 (.529) mark during this time.

He retired from his faculty post in 1970 and was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 1971.

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