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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Greg Gumbel was born in 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the eldest <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">child</a> of Rhea Alice LeCesne and Richard Gumbel, a judge. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Gumbel graduated from De La Salle Institute before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Loras College in Iowa, where he also played collegiate baseball. He has two sisters, Rhonda Gumbel-Thomas and Renee Gumbel-Farrahi, and is the older brother of noted sportscaster and <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">journalist</a> <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">Bryant Gumbel</a>.</p>

<h2>Path to Broadcasting</h2>
<p>Greg Gumbel began his broadcasting career with the help of his <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">brother</a> <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">Bryant</a>, who informed him about an audition at WMAQ-TV, a Chicago-based television station. At the time, Greg was working in Detroit, selling hospital supplies. He landed the role and worked at WMAQ-TV for over seven years.</p>

<p>Before gaining national prominence with CBS, Gumbel held broadcasting roles with multiple outlets, including WFAN radio, ESPN, and Madison Square Garden (MSG). During his time at MSG, he hosted the pregame and postgame shows for New York Yankees broadcasts. Simultaneously, he hosted a morning radio show on WFAN, further establishing himself as a versatile sports broadcaster.</p>

<h2>Career Highlights at CBS</h2>
<p>Greg Gumbel is best known for his long-standing association with CBS, where he has covered marquee events such as NCAA basketball and the National Football League. He made history by becoming the first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> play-by-play announcer to call a major U.S. sports championship when he called Super Bowl XXXV on CBS in 2001.</p>

<p>In addition to Super Bowl XXXV, Gumbel served as either host or play-by-play announcer for multiple Super Bowls, including XXVI, XXX, XXXII, and XXXVII. His ability to transition between host and announcer roles distinguished him as one of the most versatile talents in sports broadcasting. He was the third <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">person</a> in CBS history to serve both roles for the Super Bowl, followed by <a href="/biography/jim-nantz">Jim Nantz</a>.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Beliefs</h2>
<p>Greg Gumbel currently resides in Florida with his wife, Marcy. Although public records do not disclose his exact height, his salary is reported to exceed $1 million annually. His Twitter handle is <strong>@GregGumbel</strong>, where he occasionally comments on sports and media topics. Note that “@GregBumbel” is an incorrect reference to his social media account.</p>

<p>Gumbel attracted public attention when he declined an invitation to a NASCAR awards banquet that was to honor U.S. Supreme Court <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Thomas">Justice</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Thomas">Clarence Thomas</a>, expressing disagreement with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Thomas">Thomas</a>’s political views. Despite this, Gumbel typically maintains a low political profile. He has also been a <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">guest</a> on <a href="/biography/howard-stern">Howard Stern</a>’s radio show multiple times, discussing a range of sports and entertainment topics.</p>

<h2>Family and Legacy</h2>
<p>Greg’s younger brother, <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">Bryant Gumbel</a>, is also a prominent media figure, known for his tenure on NBC’s "Today" and HBO’s "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">Bryant</a>, a <a href="/biography/bryant-gumbel">lung cancer survivor</a>, underwent treatment with the strong support of his family. The close-knit Gumbel family has played a significant role in each other's personal and professional lives.</p>

<p>With a net worth estimated at $16 million and a broadcasting career that began in 1973, Greg Gumbel has earned a lasting reputation in American sports media. His contributions to CBS Sports and broader television journalism have made him a respected figure in the industry, especially for his groundbreaking role as an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> play-by-play announcer at the national level.</p>

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