The Face Behind the “Philly Face Paint”

Video posted April 28, 2022 in Centre County Report by Centre County Report, Zach Gershman

James Pagliei, better known as The Philly Sports Guy, has spent his entire life rooting for Philadelphia sports. Now, the diehard Philadelphia fan is using his platform to raise money for the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation. Zach Gershman has the story. 

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Zach Gershman

Junior / Broadcast Journalism

Zach Gershman is a Junior from the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, majoring in broadcast journalism. He is the host of his own YouTube channel ZachOnSports, where he interviews sports and media industry leaders including Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas, Fox Sports reporter Tom Rinaldi, the voice of the NHL Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, and many others. Zach is also a part-time producer at ESPN Radio 103.7 and 1450 AM in State College, Pennsylvania. At Penn State, he is a production assistant for Penn State Athletics, a producer of Penn State Sports Night, director of marketing for the Penn State Sports Business Conference, and a news anchor for PSN News.