Bill Gallo is a famed cartoonist and newspaperman for the New York Daily News. He was born in Manhattan on December 28, 1922. His father was a newspaperman, but died when Gallo was 11 years old. When Gallo graduated from high school he landed for copyboy's job on the Daily News in 1941. He worked there for seven months until he was called to serve in World War II. New York Daily News Building, Raymond Hood, architct, rendering by Hugh Ferriss The New York Daily News is one of the largest newspapers in the United States with a circulation well over 700,000. ... Manhattan is an island bordering the lower Hudson River. ... December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ... 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...

Upon his return, he resumed his career with the Daily News. He also attended Columbia University and later the School of Visual Arts, under the GI Bill of Rights. In 1960Gallo was transferred to the Sports Department of the newspaper, where he began doing sports cartoons. Columbia University is a private university in New York City. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Gallo's cartoons were a favorite of New York sport fans. He developed the well-known characters of 'Basement Bertha' and 'Yuchie'. As a cartoonist, Gallo has won the 'Reuben' from the National Cartoonist Society 10 times. Gallo was also awarded the Page One Journalism Award from the New York Newspaper Guild 20 times, the Power of Printing Award, Segar Award (as outstanding Cartoonist in 1975), and the Achievement Award for Alumni from the School of Visual Arts.

Gallo, who is also a columnist, received the James J. Walker Award from the Boxing Writers Association, and the Champions Award from the Downtown Athletic Club. He was also inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the International Soccer Hall Of Fame in Oneonta. ...