Arrr, old sea dog Greg Gumbel be shiverin' his timbers at 78! The sports waves be missin' him!
2024-12-27
Arrr, mateys! Our ol' sea dog, Greg Gumbel, who spun the tales of NFL battles and tossed the college hoop tales at CBS, has sailed to the great beyond at the ripe age of 78! Raise a mug, he be missed, but his voice be echoing in Davy's locker!
Ahoy, me hearties! Gather 'round as I spin ye a yarn about the late great Greg Gumbel, a jolly soul who sailed the high seas of sports broadcasting. At the ripe age of 78, this master of ceremonies has set sail to the great beyond, leaving behind a legacy as bright as a treasure chest filled with gold doubloons!With a heart as big as a whale and a spirit more uplifting than a crow's nest view, Greg faced his final battle with the fierceness of a pirate defending his ship. His kinfolks, Marcy and Michelle, shared that he departed this world surrounded by love, much like a ship surrounded by a friendly fleet.
The news came from Dan Forer, an Emmy-winning producer, who recounted tales of Greg's calm demeanor, except for that one wild night in the Bronx when gunfire erupted! Aye, even the best have their moments! But lo, Greg was a gem, a true professional, and a magnificent man, as gleaming as a freshly minted piece of eight.
From calling the grand Super Bowl to announcing the March Madness brackets, this seafarer of sports made waves across the networks. Now he sails into the sunset, leaving us with memories as sweet as rum and as golden as the setting sun. Fair winds, Greg Gumbel! Ye shall be missed! Arrr!