Greg Gumbel, the trailblazing sportscaster and longtime CBS anchor, passed away at the age of 78. His death follows a private battle with cancer, leaving behind a storied legacy in sports broadcasting. Gumbel’s career spanned decades, but he was most celebrated for anchoring CBS’s NCAA Tournament coverage, bringing March Madness into millions of homes.
Greg Gumbel and Bryant Gumbel: Brothers Who Made History
Greg and Bryant Gumbel both became icons in American media, blazing trails as African-American broadcasters. While Bryant focused on news and morning shows, Greg became a household name in sports. Their bond extended beyond their professional achievements, with Bryant calling Greg “the glue that kept us all together.”
Their achievements reflected their family’s determination to break barriers in an industry long dominated by others. The two shared a deep admiration for each…
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