Remembering longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel

Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel died Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley has a look at his extraordinary life and career.

[@jeffreyreyes6800]

One of the most underated play by play voices ever we will all miss you Greg we are thinking of you bryant

[@RickyPaquiot284]

*He is the greatest pioneer sports journalist that ever lived. This legend lives on in our hearts.*

[@Michael-gu5kl]

My deepest condolences to Greg's family and co-workers! Greg was a great person who would spend time and talk to fans and MARCH MADNESS isn't going to be the same! RIP Greg your going to be MISSED!

[@zainguitarman]

Greg Gumbel was a shining star he is in my prayers
I have never heard of him before

[@amateurmeteorologistjoshbrown]

Sending condolences to Greg’s family on their devastating loss.

[@greggsingletary8777]

Such a classy humble man.I will miss him.

[@louisabrams9590]

So many great iconic people trailblazers and entertaining individuals that cannot ever be replaced this world 🌎 is losing the greatness people say this country is supposed to be these people were really really great ❤❤

[@andrewps84]

One of the best.

[@spjones3352]

Loved Greg, classic, gentleman, but he made sports interesting n exciting. RIP, fly high with the angels Greg.

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

RESPECT .. Rest In Football 🏈 Heaven 🕊️

[@P_Sandhu]

Legend!

[@AnthonyChobotdoespopcult-jz7jr]

Rip Greg gumble

[@drewconway7135]

0:05 “Died after a cancel battle.” The worst way to go.

[@nicoletanis3703]

RIP 🙏

[@victorkreitner754]

The NCAA tournament won't be the same this March. RIP Mr Gumbel

[@dxrulz4life]

RIP Gumbel

[@deloresannwells]

2024 almost over we lost good people

[@ginolorenzo9851]

CLASSIC JET GAMES

[@liviaforeign6630]

Awwwww😞 Not Greg😮‍💨

[@kascnef]

And now he leaves behind his brother

[@vincesmith2499]

The wrong Gumbel brother died. Too bad. RIP.

[@Bill-v7m6b]

Oh yes a cancel battle very deadly disease that one

[@paulcarlson754]

He called so many big patriots games that I had the privilege of watching, most notably Super Bowl 38, r I p Greg