Greg Gumbel, widely renowned for calling some of the biggest college and basketball games on popular US media networks, died on Friday (Dec 27) at his Florida residence, aged 78. Mr Gumbel’s death was confirmed by his family in a social media post released by CBS Sports, where he had worked since 1989. As per reports, he had been diagnosed with cancer.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Mr Gumbel was a pioneering voice in sports broadcasting. He was also the first Black commentator to call play-by-play of a major sports championship when he worked on Super Bowl XXXV for CBS.
“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,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.
A statement from CBS Sports on the passing of Greg Gumbel pic.twitter.com/Bp4ixu7mWB
— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) December 27, 2024 ORIGNAL SOURECE