MADISON – The 2024–2025 Drew Forum speaker series will feature two highly anticipated events, bringing some of the biggest names in sports broadcasting and journalism to the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown.
New York Mets television broadcasters Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez—the celebrated SportsNet New York (SNY) broadcast team—will appear at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3. The evening will be moderated by Drew University President Hilary Link. Tickets range from $47 to $79 and are available at secure.mayoarts.org/19233/19234.
Later in the season, renowned journalist and bestselling author Douglas Murray, known for his on-the-ground reporting in Ukraine and Gaza, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20. Tickets range from $47 to $99 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Cohen, Darling, and Hernandez have become household names for Mets fans through their insightful and entertaining commentary on SNY broadcasts.
Gary Cohen, SNY’s play-by-play announcer, has called more than 2,500 Mets games since the network’s 2006 launch. He is also a fixture in college basketball broadcasting and was recently inducted into both the New York Mets Hall of Fame and the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. A Columbia University graduate, Cohen lives in Connecticut with his wife, Lynn.
Keith Hernandez, the Mets’ legendary first baseman, joined SNY in 2006 as a game analyst and has earned three Emmy Awards for “Best Sports Analyst.” During his 17-year MLB career, Hernandez was the 1986 World Series Champion, 11-time Gold Glove winner, and the first captain in Mets history. The Mets retired his iconic No. 17 jersey in 2022.
Ron Darling, a former All-Star pitcher and World Series Champion, rounds out the trio, bringing expert analysis and a sharp wit that has made the broadcast team one of the most beloved in baseball.
About Douglas Murray
Douglas Murray is an internationally recognized journalist and author known for his insightful analysis of world affairs. His reporting from Ukraine and Gaza has earned widespread acclaim, complementing his bestselling books that explore politics, free speech, and cultural issues. Murray’s talk will provide audiences with a rare opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives on global conflicts and journalism in challenging times.
