Lesley Visser reflects on the legacy of CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel

Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer. CBS Sports' Lesley Visser discusses his extraordinary life and legacy.

[christopherwesterberg]

RIP Greg Gumbel. You were a Great Part of CBS Sports

[tony.]

Very sad news. God bless the Gumbel family. Greg Gumbel was a class act and excellent broadcaster.

[melvinsmiley]

Greg Gumbel was the NFL on CBS. Thanks Greg for all the memories. I picture John Madden & Pat Summerall waiting for him at the gate.

[StevenC]

Greg Gumbel knew all of the sports, he grew up as a huge White Sox Fan in Chicago, he did play by play for NBA games, NFL games etc. He was one of the best broadcasters that I have ever listened to. I would put him right up there with the greats.

[DTejano]

Damn! Rest well Greg! 🫡 one of the GREATS!

[xq]

Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorff was the best combination.

[IntriguedLioness]

As someone who's not into sports but working with lots of VIPs at events let me just say that Greg Gumbel was the class act.. compared to the brother I should say.

That sounded horrible I know but, let me just say there was absolutely no ego amok in the man. Truly a gentleman.

R.I.P, condolences to family and friends.

[MattZ]

One of the most versatile broadcasters to ever do it. Every second Sunday in March meant one thing, and that was to hear Greg announce the seedings and pairings for the NCAA Tournament. Considering how he covered so many sports, and yet he said on a few podcasts how "fortunate" he was just to be included in such a hectic industry that is being on sports television. He will be missed.

[nkv]

Greg was the Best very sad news for all sports fans.. Rest in peace Greg you will be missed..❤

[Robsay]

Lesley back in the 80s. Wow. What a sight for sore eyes. 😊

[SMcCaskill]

🙏🙏🙏 Rest in Peace Greg. You were a great broadcaster. 🙏🙏🙏

[raisedonAMradio]

An absolute broadcasting legend. Condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏼

[JeffHulkHemp]

I remember Greg from WMAQ channel 5 in Chicago with his brother .RIP Greg!

[PaulParsons-sltc]

He ranks up there with Pat Smmerall and John Madden. He and Phil Simms were a great team 👏 RIP 🙏

[nlp]

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He had a major impact on media that I’m truly grateful for.

[alfonsogreen]

R.I.P Mr Greg Gumbel. A great mild mannered classy dude. March Madness won't b the same without u

[billmorales]

So very sorry to hear. Great sports caster.

[ebriggs]

Very sad; I watched him for a long time!

[billionairelivesmatter]

He called the NFL for way longer than two decades. Closer to four decades.

[christinerobertson]

Wow, he’s a great father. I’m I’m gonna miss my someday. I’m gonna be like him so sad to lose a best friend.😢❤