Ralph J. Molé

A real New Yorker from the get go, he spent his youth in and around the city, eventually moving with his parents to Ozone Park, Queens where he grew up listening to 45 records from the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of the Sixties.

While attending Queens College he solidified his passion for rock and blues guitar by forming several bands with his brother and local friends, playing gigs in the smoky dives around the New York City area.

Courageously starting Windfall Productions in 1980 just before the birth of his sons Ralph made an indelible mark on the television and sports entertainment industry as an award-winning producer and director.

From the company's founding partnership with ESPN, Windfall would grow into a trusted name across Olympic sports, motorsports, action sports, and documentary television driven by his uncompromising commitment to quality.

Ralph was loved and revered by his peers and colleagues, many of whom looked up to him as a mentor. His longtime collaborations including 15 years of World Cup Skiing, 17 X-Games, and a decade as ESPN's Collegiate Track & Field packager were defined as much by relationships as by the work itself.