Greg Gumbel is a journalist best known for playing Studio host in The NFL Today.
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Best Known For:The television show The NFL Today
Breakthrough:Called play-by-play of Super Bowl XXXV, becoming the first Black announcer to call a major US sports championship in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Greg Gumbel
- Full Name: Greg Gumbel
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television show The NFL Today
- Date of Birth: May 3, 1946
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and TV Host
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)
Greg Gumbel Age
Greg Gumbel is about 80 years old as of 2026. Greg Gumbel was born in 1946.
Education
Their educational background includes studies at Loras College and De La Salle Institute.
- Loras College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English
- De La Salle Institute
Career & Work
Greg Gumbel's career includes sports broadcasting roles with CBS Sports and NBC Sports.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: Sportscaster, play-by-play commentator and studio host
Period: 1998–2024
Details: Covered NFL football and NCAA basketball, including College Basketball on CBS.
Organization: NBC Sports
Role: Sportscaster and host
Period: 1994–1998
Details: Hosted Olympics and NFL coverage and called NBA and MLB events.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: NFL and college basketball broadcaster
Period: 1988–1994
Organization: WMAQ-TV-TV
Role: Sports announcer
Period: 1973–1980
Rise to Fame
Greg Gumbel rose to prominence for their role on the television show The NFL Today.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The NFL Today, College Basketball on CBS, and Super Bowl XXXV.
Television
- TV Show: The NFL Today (Studio host)
- TV Show: College Basketball on CBS (Studio host)
Sports Events
- Sports Event: Super Bowl XXXV (Play-by-play announcer)
- Sports Event: Super Bowl XXXVIII (Play-by-play announcer)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Greg Gumbel
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 3, 1946
- Age: 80
- Birthday: May 3
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
