Ehrmann spearheaded the construction of a Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore in memory of Billy, becoming a founding board member. This experience caused Ehrmann to rethink and reorder his priorities in life. In 1978, Ehrmann watched his 19-year-old brother Billy lose his five-month battle with cancer. He was also the recipient of the George Arents Pioneers Medal, the university's highest alumni honor, in 2004 and also lettered in lacrosse. He was named to the university's football All-Century Team on October 28, 1999. Primarily a defensive tackle, he was an All-American selection in 1970. He was the National Fatherhood Initiative’s Man of the Year and the Frederick Douglass National Man of the Year for empowering youth to prevent rape and other forms of male violence and improving lives of children by helping fathers become more involved.Įhrmann attended Syracuse University, where he was a three-year football letterman in 1969, 19. The Baltimore Business Journal selected Ehrmann as the Renaissance Person of the Decade for his dedication and commitment to Baltimore City’s betterment. He has been named “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine and the Institute of International Sport chose Joe as one of The Most Influential Sports Educators in America. He was the NFL’s first Ed Block Courage Award Recipient.
He received the Arents’ Award, SU’s Most Distinguished Alumni honor for his contributions to society.
Ehrmann is currently the President of the InSideOut Initiative. Joseph Charles Ehrmann (born March 29, 1949) is a former National Football League (NFL) defensive lineman, originally drafted as the 10th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft out of Syracuse University to the Baltimore Colts.
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