Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
NEW YORK - Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer, according to a statement from his family released by the network on Friday. He was 78.“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,” wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues.Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties.In 2001, he announced Super Bowl 35 for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship.David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports…
US sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
'He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry,' say family members
Legendary Sports Broadcaster Greg Gumbel Dead at 78 After Cancer Battle
The sports community is mourning the death of legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel. He was 78.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
Longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at 78
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.
Greg Gumbel, legendary sports broadcaster, dies at 78
Greg Gumbel, the legendary sports broadcasting host and commentator, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer, his family told CBS Sports Friday.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
Longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died from cancer.
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