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Legendary Broadcaster Greg Gumbel Passes At 78, Father Was An HBCU Graduate

The New Orleans native is survived by his wife and son.
Kyle Mosley|
Jan 23, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; CBS commentator Greg Gumbel prior to a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
Jan 23, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; CBS commentator Greg Gumbel prior to a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images | Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel has passed away at the age of 78 after battling cancer. CBS Sports announced his death on Friday afternoon in a statement his family released via CBS Sports.  Greg Gumbel was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and is survived by his wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle.

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. 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's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues, and all who loved him. — Marcy and Michelle

Greg and his brother, Bryant Gumbel, are industry heavyweights in broadcasting.  Their father, Judge Richard Gumbel, was educated at an historically black college and university, Xavier University in New Orleans. With over 20 years of experience, he has covered college basketball, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Football League.   

Gumbel was a consummate professional at ESPN, NBC, MSG, and CBS. During his career, he announced and hosted multiple Super Bowls: XXVI, XXX, XXXII, XXXV, and XXXVIII. For several seasons, Gumbel was also the lead host of NFL Today on CBS.

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KYLE MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends. Former founder and publisher of the Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on SI since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Collegiate Head Coach), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Mark Ingram (NFL RB), Terron Armstead (NFL OL), Jameis Winston (NFL QB), Cam Newton (NFL QB), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Chennis Berry (Collegiate Head Coach), Johnny Jones (Collegiate Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Women's Basketball Coach), Tremaine Jackson (Collegiate Head Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (Former VP of Basketball - New Orleans Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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