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Born on May 3, 1946, Greg Gumbel was from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Greg Gumbel was a sports commentator and journalist. Death is recorded on December 27, 2024, at the age of 78. Schooling on record includes Loras College. Credited works include The NFL Today.
My Take
Greg Gumbel represents a kind of broadcasting excellence that rarely gets its due. The voice in the booth, not the face on the field, who quietly shaped how millions experienced football and basketball. I find real significance in his being the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major U.S. sports championship; that Super Bowl was a door opening for everyone who followed. Longevity at CBS speaks to a craftsman's reliability rather than flash. His passing at the close of 2024 closes a long chapter, and I think his steady professionalism deserves to be remembered as fondly as any star he covered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Greg Gumbel
- Name (Japanese)
- グレッグ・ギャンベル
- Reading
- ぐれっぐ・ぎゃんべる
- Born
- May 3, 1946 – December 27, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- sports commentator / journalist
2. Background
- University
- Loras College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The NFL Today | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg%20Gumbel
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5605637
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Greg Gumbel born?
Born May 3, 1946.
When did Greg Gumbel die?
Died December 27, 2024, aged 78.
Where was Greg Gumbel from?
Greg Gumbel was from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What did Greg Gumbel do?
Greg Gumbel worked as sports commentator, journalist.
What was Greg Gumbel known for?
Notable works include The NFL Today.
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