Hall of Fame
The 1986 Adelphi University Men’s Lacrosse media guide quotes Paul Doherty as being, “much a fixture in Panthers athletics as Woodruff Hall and Stiles Field…give or take a few years!”
Doherty came to Adelphi from East Meadow, New York in the late fifties and made his mark in Brown and Gold athletics in both soccer and lacrosse. During his junior and senior years in the jersey, he captained both squads. Doherty real strength laid with lacrosse, as he was a stand out goalkeeper for the stickmen, leading the nation in saves in 1960. In 1961 he made the switch to attack and led the team in scoring. Doherty was a two-time recipient of Adelphi’s “Most Outstanding Student-Athlete” award.
After his electing to the Hall of Fame in 1967, Doherty continued to serve the University as the Head Men’s Lacrosse coach, guiding the stickmen to 11 NCAA tournament bids and two national championships. In his 22 years of guidance, Doherty posted a 184-105 record.
