"I know I'll miss it, but I felt it was time. I have kept many of the articles and plaques and they decorate my wall."
"I mean, just last week it was one of my former bowlers bowling on the league next to us on Friday night and he came over to me and he said, 'coach I want to thank you for everything you did and how much I enjoyed the years.'"
"In the early 80s, my wife, Betty Jane, used to come with me to Madison Square Garden, and after the playoffs -- win or lose -- we would go to a Chinese restaurant."
"What a run it was. Maniaci's teams were always competitive and the Seagulls made a handful of trips to the city title match, winning once in 2013."
Rich Maniaci announced his retirement from coaching the McKee/Staten Island boys' bowling team after 47 years. At age 75, he reflects on his impactful career, which included competitive teams that reached city finals and a notable championship win in 2013. He cherishes memories with former athletes and highlighted how coaching provided him with meaningful relationships. The decision to retire came after a long commitment to the sport, during which he remained active and instrumental in developing young bowlers.
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