A dignified presence on camera, most prominently for CBS, he became the first Black announcer to call a major U.S. sports championship, the 2001 Super Bowl.

Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, saying:

Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer, his family

Greg Gumbel, a versatile sportscaster at CBS and NBC for 35 years, died of cancer at 78, his family said Friday.

Greg Gumbel, the legendary CBS sports broadcaster known for calling NFL and college basketball games, died of cancer at age 78,

Greg Gumbel first started with CBS Sports in 1989, where he served as a NFL play-by-play announcer and an in-studio host for college basketball.

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer, according to a statement from his family

With a voice synonymous with Selection Sunday and the NFL, Gumbel became one of the most recognizable broadcasters in sports.

Legendary sportscaster and play-by-play man Greg Gumbel has died. He was 78. Gumbel’s family confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, per CBS News.

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Greg Gumbel's passing has been a huge blow to the sports world. In honor of Gumbel, fans are now reliving some of the best calls from his legendary career.