Michael Ricci was born in Niagara Falls, New York on June 13, 1932. He is the author of a family history now in its second edition. He is the founder of the Kids Sandlot Baseball League (1975), The Boys and Girls Baseball League (1979) and The New York Spelling bee (1989); He resides in Auburn, New York with his wife Patricia. Michael and Patrica are the parents of 12 grown children.Michael is a columnist for the Auburn Citizen newspaper in Auburn NY since March 2010, His column is "Watch Your Language."

Michael Ricci was born in Niagara Falls, New York on June 13, 1932. He is the author of a family history now in its second edition. He is the founder of the Kids Sandlot Baseball League (1975), The Boys and Girls Baseball League (1979) and The New York Spelling bee (1989); He resides in Auburn, New York with his wife Patricia. Michael and Patrica are the parents of 12 grown children.Michael is a columnist for the Auburn Citizen newspaper in Auburn NY since March 2010, His column is "Watch Your Language."