Gil Clancy was born on May 30, 1922 in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Nancy. He died on March 31, 2011 in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York, USA.
Boxing trainer who helped Emile Griffith win the welterweight and the middleweight titles. Also worked with Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Oscar De La Hoya.
Elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.