Legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies aged 78
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BREAKING: Legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has been Confirmed Dead…
Legendary American sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died of cancer at the age of 78.
‘He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer,’ his wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, said in a joint statement released by CBS Sports.
‘Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity.
‘He leaves behind a legacy of love inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten.’
Gumbel spent the majority of his broadcasting career with CBS and primarily worked on the NFL and college basketball.
He became the first Black play-by-play announcer for a Super Bowl in 2001, when he was in the booth for the Baltimore Ravens’ victory over the New York Giants.
Gumbel interviews Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after their Super Bowl win in 1996
