Doc spent 11 seasons playing first base for 11 seasons and helping his team win six championships in the St. Louis County League. Elliott hit .416 in 1948 and .406 in 1950.

Doc began his career with Vigus County League champions in 1946. His Ballwin teams won four titles. His playing career ended in 1957 and Elliott went on to umpire and manage teams in the Khoury Leagues.

Clifford (Doc) Elliott passed away on January 4, 2003.