Greg Gumbel's life: 8 photos of the CBS sports broadcaster through the years
meghan l. hall
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Apr 5, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; CBS announcer Greg Gumbel prior to the national championship game in the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
CBS sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has passed away.
Through the network, his family released a statement, saying, "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."
Gumbel, 78, worked for CBS for over thirty years, covering many events, including NFL and college basketball. Unfortunately, early this year, he had to step away from his duties to address health issues. At the time, his colleagues and many others sent heartfelt wishes to the broadcaster, letting him know how much he meant to the sports world. That didn't change on Friday. Tributes poured in for the late broadcaster as people remembered his life and legacy.
Here’s a look back at eight photos of Greg Gumbel over the years:
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Jan 28, 1996; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones holds the Lombardi trophy while talking to NBC sportscaster Greg Gumbel after a victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. Dallas defeated Pittsburgh 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Paul Gero/The Arizona Republic-USA TODAY Sports
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YVR-CBS1-CBS broadcast its first NFL game in four years Saturday night in Vancouver, B.C., where the 49ers played the Seattle Seahawks in a preseason game. Left is sports analyst Phil Simms and right is CBS lead play by play announcer Greg Gumbel who were wrapping up the first half during half time. Photo by Kim Stallknecht ORG XMIT: YVR-CBS1
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4/4/09 4:18:56 PM -- Detroit, MI, U.S.A -- 2009 NCAA mens basketball National championship held at Ford Field Detroit Michigan. -- Semi-Finals -- CBS anchor Greg Gumbel does the pregame show from a stage set up near the court in the students section. Photo by Sean Dougherty, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: SD 36194 Final Four 4/1/2009 (Via OlyDrop)
Apr 5, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino (left) talks with CBS broadcaster Greg Gumbel during practice before the semifinals of the Final Four of the 2013 NCAA basketball tournament at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: Sportscaster Greg Gumbel (L) and journalist Bryant Gumbel attend UNICHEF Book Party at The Lamb's Club on September 15, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for UNICEF)
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Jan 23, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; CBS commentators Greg Gumbel and Bill Raftery prior to a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 1, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Greg Gumbel is interviewed during the CBS Sports media availability at the Moscone Center in advance of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
