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A beloved Seton Hall coach is retiring after more than 50 years.

Many may not know the name John Moon – but he is truly a big man on campus after serving as the track and cross country coach at the university for 53 years.

Moon came to the Pirates after being the track coach at Rahway High School. He became one of the best in the history of the Seton Hall Athletic Department. Numerous conference titles and NCAA championships. He's trained 19 Olympians in his time.

Moon was also elected to the Track and Field Hall of Fame.