Overview
Thomas Francis "King" Clancy (December 2, 1872 – September 28, 1938) was a Canadian football player and coach. He was originally a baseball player before becoming a football player in 1894. He was the coach of the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1904 to 1911, 1913, and 1921 to 1922 (and an assistant in 1919). Clancy was known as "The original King", since his son, Frank Clancy was known as King Clancy.
Early life
Tom Clancy was born on December 2, 1872, in Ireland. He was raised in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Baseball career
Clancy was a noted baseball player in the late 1800s along with his two brothers, Michael and William. He went to St. Laurent College but moved to Ottawa College because he heard they had a better baseball team.
Football career
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