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RIP Greg Gumbel

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by HanSenSE, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

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  1. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member


     
    HanSenSE, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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  2. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Not mentioned in the link: He got his start at the WWL.
     
    HanSenSE, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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  3. PCLoadLetter

    PCLoadLetter Well-Known Member

    Also not mentioned in the link: his brother. Seemed a little odd.
     
    PCLoadLetter, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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  4. exmediahack

    exmediahack Well-Known Member

    I remember him doing NBA on espn in the early 80s.

    Never one I would change the channel to watch but also never turned it off because of him.
     
    Last edited: Dec 27, 2024 at 7:11 PM
    exmediahack, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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  5. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    IMG_6830.jpeg
     
    dixiehack, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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  6. Matt1735

    Matt1735 Well-Known Member

    FUCK Cancer
     
    Matt1735, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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  7. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Per Awful Announcing, started at WMAQ and also worked for MSG (was Marv's backup on the Knicks) and did the morning show at WFAN before being replaced by Imus.
     
    Last edited: Dec 27, 2024 at 8:25 PM
    HanSenSE, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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  8. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    Also not mentioned by CBS: When was he last on the air? Story says he “celebrated his 50th year of broadcasting in 2022,” but it doesn’t refer to retirement.
     
    tapintoamerica, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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  9. exmediahack

    exmediahack Well-Known Member

    True. He got phased out from the studio show after CBS got the NFL back in 1998 and was then calling games for a long time. Always a decent utility guy.

    They dropped Greg for the never-interesting James Brown, setting the tone for 27 seasons of really boring studio shows.
     
    exmediahack, Dec 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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  10. BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo

    BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo Well-Known Member

    Rick Reilly's incredible 1988 SI story about Bryant made it pretty clear Bryant was not close with the rest of the family.

    The Mourning Anchor: Bryant Gumbel is alone at the top with the memory of his late father

    Rick Reilly was a fucking king at his peak. This story lingered with me when I was 15 and I still think it's one of the best things I've ever read. The kicker here is incredible.
     
    BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo, Dec 27, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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  11. Mr._Graybeard

    Mr._Graybeard Well-Known Member

    Always in his brother's shadow, IMO
     
    Mr._Graybeard, Dec 27, 2024 at 8:13 PM
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  12. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Wasn't he hosting the NCAA bracket reveal show?
     
    HanSenSE, Dec 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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