Greg Gumbel | |
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 Gumbel in 2009 | |
| Born | May 3, 1946 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2024 (aged 78) Davie, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loras College |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Spouse | Marcy Gumbel |
| Children | 1 |
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Greg Gumbel (May 3, 1946 – December 27, 2024) was an African-American sportscaster. He was known for his broadcasting work with CBS Sports. Gumbel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His brother is Bryant Gumbel. He broadcasted the National Football League and NCAA basketball by giving commentary.
He became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major sports championship in the United States when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001. He was a play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS until 2023.
Gumbel died on December 27, 2024 from pancreatic cancer in Davie, Florida at the age of 78.
