Greg Gumbel, a beloved figure in sports broadcasting for over five decades, passed away peacefully on Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. Known for his iconic voice and dedication to delivering exceptional sports coverage, Gumbel was a mainstay on CBS's NCAA tournament coverage and became the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship, Super Bowl XXXV in 2001.
Greg Gumbel , a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78, his family said Friday. 'He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer,' his wife, Marcy Gumbel, and daughter, Michelle Gumbel, 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.' Greg Gumbel, pictured here before the 2021 men's national championship game between Gonzaga and Baylor, was a mainstay on CBS' NCAA tournament coverage. 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. He 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 XXXV 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, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. 'A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time,' Berson said. Gumbel joined ESPN in 1981, serving as an anchor for'SportsCenter' in addition to contributing to ESPN's early NBA coverage during his time with the network through 1986. 'We are deeply saddened by the news of Greg Gumbel's passing,' ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statemen
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