Background
He was born at Coventry, Warwickshire and educated at Rydal Penrhos.
He was born at Coventry, Warwickshire and educated at Rydal Penrhos.
Elson was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was more commonly known by his nickname Gus. Elson made a first-class appearance for Warwickshire against Essex in the 1947 County Championship at Courtaulds Ground, Coventry.
Elson ended Warwickshire"s first-innings unbeaten on 3, with Warwickshire making a total of 320 all out.
In Essex"s first-innings, he took the wicket of Frank Vigar, finishing with figures of 1/99 from 44 overs as Essex compiled 493. Warwickshire made 292 in their second-innings, with Elson scoring 4 runs before being dismissed by Peter Smith.
He bowled eight wicketless overs in Essex"s second-innings, with Essex securing a 6 wicket victory. He died at Rugby, Warwickshire on 30 December 1999.
He was the father of professional golfer Pip Elson.