ITHACA, N.Y. – Richie Moran, Head Coach Emeritus at Cornell, has authored his autobiography and fans are invited to attend a dual celebration of Moran's 80th birthday and the release of It's Great To Be Here, on Saturday, Jan 28, at the Moakley House from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
 
Moran's long-awaited autobiography takes readers on a 350-page journey from the legendary coach's birth during the Great Depression, to his family's great sacrifice during World War II, to his years as an elite player and a revered and successful coach, to his lifetime of connecting with people in ways that only he can. The book includes moving stories, priceless photos, and heartfelt testimonials.
 
One of the most successful college lacrosse coaches of all time, during his tenure with the Big Red, Moran was named the USILA Coach of the Year three times (1971, 1977, 1987) the USILA Man of the Year (1975), and served as the head coach of Team USA in the 1978 World Games. He led the Big Red for 29 seasons and won three national championships (1971, 1976, 1977) in the processes. His teams won 15 Ivy League championships, including seven straight from 1974 to 1980, and turned in three national runner-up performances, losing in the title game in 1978, 1987 and 1988. Moran also set an NCAA record as he guided his teams to 42 consecutive victories from 1976-78 and an Ivy League record 39 straight conference wins from 1973-1979.
 
Moran has been inducted into the Manhasset, Nassau County, Long Island, Upstate New York and United States Intercollegiate (USILA) Lacrosse Halls of Fame, as well as the Sewanhaka High School and the Cornell University Athletic Halls of Fame.  
 
In 2012, Moran received the prestigious "Spirit of Tewaaraton" award and in 2015 he was named Head Coach Emeritus at Cornell.
 
What: Richie Moran Celebration & Book Signing
Where: Moakley House, Warren Road, Ithaca, N.Y.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
 
For more information, visit: www.RichieMoran.com