Greg Gumbel Biography | Wikipedia
Greg Gumbel is a well-known American journalist and television sportscaster. He is famous for his various assignments for CBS Sports.
The older brother of news sportscaster Bryant Gumbel, he became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of major sports championships in the United States when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001.
On MSG, he was a backup announcer for Marv Albert on New York Knicks broadcasts as well as providing coverage for college basketball. In addition, he was a host of the program and postgame shows when MSG signed a huge contract to broadcast New York Yankees games in 1989.
Greg Gumbel Age | Birthday
How old is Greg Gumbel? Greg was born to his parents on May 3, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States of America. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday on May 3 of every year. He is 75 years old as of 2021.
Greg Gumbel Nationality | Ethnicity
Greg holds American nationality and citizenship. He is of African-American ethnicity and heritage born and brought up in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States of America.
Greg Gumbel Body Measurements | Height | Weight
How tall is Greg Gumbel? Greg is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches approximately 1.70m. He also manages to maintain an average body weight of 75 kg.
More details concerning his other body measurements are currently unavailable. Information is currently under review. You will be updated once is clear from our reliable source.
Greg Gumbel Education
Greg was in Catholic School De La Salle Institute where she graduated. At the Institute, he actively took part in sports. After high school graduation, he moved to Loras University in Iowa. There, he played baseball. Later on, he graduated from the University with a degree in English.
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Greg Gumbel Marriage | Wife
Is Greg Gumbel married? Greg is happily married to the love of his life, Mercy Gumbel. Mercy was born on April 3 of 1949. She is also a former business manager. The couple met each other around the 70s and wedded in 1973.
Greg Gumbel Family | Parents
Greg was born to his father, Richard Dunbar Gumbel who served as a judge, and his mother, Rhea Alice Gumbel. He was brought up as a Catholic faithful on Chicago’s South Side as the firstborn son in his family.
He grew up along with his younger brother, and two sisters namely Renee Gumbel-Farrahi and Rhonda Gumbel-Thomas. He was born into an African-American family.
Gumbel CBS
Greg is famous for his various assignments for CBS Sports. The older brother of news sportscaster Bryant Gumbel, he became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of major sports championships in the United States when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001.
He is currently serving as a play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS as well as the studio for CBS’s men’s college basketball coverage. He also served MSG, ESPN, and WFAN radio in New York City. At ESPN, he anchored the show SportsCenter and did ”play-by-play” for early NBA games.
On MSG, he was a backup announcer for Marv Albert on New York Knicks broadcasts as well as providing coverage for college basketball. In addition, he was a host of the program and postgame shows when MSG signed a huge contract to broadcast New York Yankees games in 1989.
Greg Gumbel Brother
Who is Greg Gumbel brother? Greg’s brother Byant Charles Gumbel is also a journalist as well as a sportscaster. Bryant is famous for his 15 years tenure as co-host of NBC’s Today.
He was born to his parents on September 29, 1948. Bryant is happily married to the love of his life, Hilary Quinlan in 2002 as a second wife after he divorced his first wife June Baranco 2001 whom he married in 1973.
Gumbel Salary
Greg is a well-known journalist who is currently serving as a play-by-play sportscaster for NFL on CBS. He manages to take home a decent amount of money every month. He earns an estimated salary of around $72,572 every year.
Gumbel Net Worth
Greg is a hardworking journalist who has managed to accumulate a decent fortune from his sportscast career. He has an estimated net worth of around $999,4364.
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