Greg Gumbel
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About
CBS sportscaster covering the NFL and NCAA basketball. He called the play-by-play for 2 Super Bowls and also hosted the Winter Olympics. In 2001, Gumbel became the first African-American announcer to call a play-by-play of a major sports championship.
Before Fame
He sold hospital supplies in Detroit before beginning his career in sports broadcasting.
Trivia
He once refused to go to a NASCAR event because of conflicting views with Clarence Thomas. He served as chief anchor of The NFL Today for many years.
Family Life
He had a daughter named Michelle with his wife Marcy.
Associated With
His younger brother Bryant Gumbel also became a TV personality.
