Get the Never Before Heard Stories Behind “The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History” with Author and Emmy Winner Todd Ehrlich
November 19, 2024 – Penn Club of New York – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Todd Ehrlich did over 100 interviews for the Amazon Best-Selling Book and will share their first-person accounts with you. He is also a long-time New York Sports Journalist and 5-time Emmy Award Winner who will delve into what make NY Sports Media tick.
Join us as we relive the unforgettable highlights that have shaped the Big Apple and left an indelible mark on its people and culture through the lens of the athletes, coaches and media members who made and covers these iconic moments.
In an engaging conversation moderated by Columbia Club President James Gerkis, Todd Ehrlich will share deep insights and behind-the-scenes stories from New York’s most iconic sports moments. Spanning baseball, basketball, football, hockey, tennis, golf, boxing, and more, each event is explored through four compelling parts: the storyline leading up to the moment, original media coverage, commentary from local journalists, and firsthand accounts from the athletes who made history.
Drawing from his rich experience and storytelling prowess, Todd will delve into why these moments continue to resonate today. From Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record and Willis Reed’s heroic entrance in the 1970 NBA Finals, to David Tyree’s unforgettable “Helmet Catch” and Mark Messier’s Stanley Cup guarantee—each story is a testament to the transformative power of sports.
Whether you’re a lifelong New York sports fan or someone who appreciates the profound impact of sports on culture, this event promises to bring you closer to the moments that have defined New York sports history. What will be crowned the greatest moment? Join Todd Ehrlich to find out!
Bio
Todd Ehrlich is the founder and president of T-LINE TV, a television production company dedicated to broadcast, sports, and commercial television production. A five-time Emmy Award winner and twenty-two-time Emmy Nominee, Ehrlich has covered two Olympics, the Super Bowl, World Series, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, and Triple Crown races. Ehrlich has met and interviewed the most prominent sports personalities of the era, during his forty years in the business.
He has worked in television locally in New York including WPIX, WABC, WNBC, WCBS, and nationally at CBS Sports. Originally from Washington, D.C., Ehrlich currently resides in River Vale, New Jersey, with his wife Debbie and son Jagger.
