As a long-standing devotee of sports broadcasting, I find myself saddened by the passing of Greg Gumbel, a luminary who graced our screens for over five decades. His career spanned across multiple networks and sports, leaving an indelible mark on the industry that will never be forgotten.
Longtime sports commentator Greg Gumbel, who spent over two decades with CBS, passing away on Friday due to cancer. He was 78 years old.
According to a statement released by his wife Marcy and daughter Michelle Gumbel, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our cherished husband and father, Greg Gumbel. He passed away peacefully, enveloped in love, after bravely fighting cancer for some time. As one might expect from him, he faced his illness with stoicism, grace, and a positive outlook.
Initially working at a local Chicago broadcasting station, Greg Gumbel, Bryant Gumbel’s elder sibling, later joined ESPN in the year it was established (1979). There, he hosted “SportsCenter” and provided commentary for NBA matches. He won a local Emmy Award for his work hosting programs on the Madison Square Garden Network. In 1989, Greg transitioned to CBS Sports, where he announced NFL and college basketball games and helmed “The NFL Today.
Initially, Gumbel shifted to NBC for a short while, but later rejoined CBS. At CBS, he took part in their March Madness broadcasts and also commented on NFL matches. Recently, he has chosen to relinquish his role in the March Madness coverage at CBS.
Born in New Orleans, he grew up in Chicago and graduated from Loras College.
David Berson, head of CBS Sports, expressed his sorrow in a statement over the passing of Greg Gumbel. There’s simply no finer gentleman in television than him, admired and esteemed by those who were fortunate enough to know him as a friend and colleague. A phenomenal broadcaster and exceptional storyteller, Greg had an extraordinary and pioneering sports broadcasting career. His voice was familiar and comforting to fans across various sports, particularly the NFL and March Madness, with notable milestones like the Super Bowl and Final Four. Greg paved the way and set the bar high for others in our industry. Today is a very sad day not just for CBS Sports but also for the entire sports community. We will deeply miss Greg and extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Marcy, daughter Michelle, and the entire Gumbel family.
Dan Forer, who used to work alongside him and is now simply his friend, shared on platform X: “The holidays are meant to bring happiness, but they frequently intermingle with sadness. I have just found out that my cherished friend Greg Gumbel has passed away. Greg was the ideal announcer any young producer/director could hope for… Not only was he a top-notch professional, but he was also a kind, remarkable man. May his memory bring comfort and be a precious blessing to his family and loved ones.
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2024-12-28 02:16