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  Corporate Speakers - Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel
Greg Gumbel’s standout work in the busy world of sports broad-casting has made his face, his name and his voice as familiar as any in the industry.
For starters, Greg Gumbel is the lead play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports’ coverage of the National Football League.
Greg has been a member of the March of Dimes National Board of Trustees since 1996 and he is serving his second 5-year term in that capacity.
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 Greg Gumbel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The brother of Bryant Gumbel, he became the first Black announcer to call play-by-play of a major sports championship in the United States when he broadcast Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001.
He had previously worked for ESPN and NBC before rejoining CBS (whom Gumbel was initially employed by from 1989 to 1994) after the latter network decided not to renew its contract with the National Football League in 1998.
Gumbel was The NFL on CBS's lead announcer between 1998 and 2003, calling two Super Bowls in the process.
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 Bryant Gumbel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gumbel returned to sportscasting for NBC when he hosted the prime time coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics from Seoul and the PGA tour in 1990.
Gumbel left The Early Show in 2002 and is currently concentrating mostly on his duties as host of HBO's investigative series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (a show that he has hosted since 1995).
In 2003, Gumbel was interviewed on the ESPN special The Babe and the Billy Goat: Reverse the Curse.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bryant_Gumbel   (478 words)

  
 Greg Gumbel: bio and encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Greg Gumbel (born May 3, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana (additional info and facts about New Orleans, Louisiana)) is an American (A native or inhabitant of the United States) television (A telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points) sportscaster (An announcer who reads sports news or describes sporting events).
He had previously worked for ESPN (additional info and facts about ESPN) and NBC before rejoining CBS (whom Gumbel was initially employed by from 1989 to 1994) after the latter network decided not to renew its contract with the National Football League (additional info and facts about National Football League) in 1998.
Gumbel was The NFL on CBS (additional info and facts about The NFL on CBS) s lead announcer between 1998 and 2003, calling two Super Bowls (additional info and facts about Super Bowls) in the process.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/greg_gumbel.htm   (210 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Bryant Gumbel
Flashpoints USA with Bryant Gumbel and Gwen Ifill is an innovative public affairs series from PBS that brings together both compelling examinations of critical issues and a dynamic pairing of two of the most respected names in journalism.
Gumbel worked for NBC for nearly 25 years, serving as anchor of its Today show for an unprecedented tenure of 15 years.
Born September 29, 1948, in New Orleans, Gumbel was raised in Chicago.
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 Encyclopedia: Greg Gumbel
Greg Gumbel (born May 3, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American television sportscaster.
Greg Gumbel was there from October 1989 through May 1994.
It is upon more than 25 years of broadcast experience which Greg draws to both entertain and motivate audiences of all ages and types, supporting his comments with videotaped sports highlights that are educational and enjoyable.
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 CBS News | Greg Gumbel | January 21, 2000 14:55:01
Greg Gumbel returned to CBS Sports in January 1998 as host and play-by-play announcer.
Gumbel also served as a play-by-play announcer for the "NBA on NBC." He was the host of the 1995 World Figure Skating Championships and of NBC's daytime coverage of the 1996 Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta.
Gumbel was born May 3, 1946 in New Orleans and grew up in Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/1999/09/10/archive/main61962.shtml   (367 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Football / Patriots / Gumbel enjoying super run
Greg Gumbel's schedule is set: AFC Championship game next Sunday, then on to Houston for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl.
Gumbel returned to CBS that year to become a play-by-play man after four years of working with Terry Bradshaw on "The NFL on NBC" pregame show.
Gumbel was honored but "surprised it had taken so long" and disappointed when the game turned out to be a bust.
www.boston.com /sports/football/patriots/articles/2004/01/11/gumbel_enjoying_super_run   (1089 words)

  
 JS Online: Nantz gets starring role on CBS' NFL telecasts
Gumbel moves back into a position with which he is familiar, but which has changed somewhat in recent years.
Gumbel was the host of "The NFL Today," along with Terry Bradshaw, from 1990-'93, and served as a host of "The NFL on NBC" when he was with NBC from 1994 to '98.
Gumbel was regarded as a terrific studio host when he was made the lead game announcer for CBS when it regained the rights to NFL games in 1998.
www.jsonline.com /packer/news/jun04/238322.asp?format=print   (964 words)

  
 Speakers Platform Speakers Bureau: Greg Gumbel, Speaker On: Athletics / Sports, Motivation, Media / Broadcast / Print
During Gumbel’s first tour of duty at CBS from 1989 to 1994, he hosted the Emmy Award-winning "The NFL Today," the network’s pre-game, halftime and post-game studio show, from 1990 to 1993.
Gumbel returned to CBS Sports in March of 1998 as the lead play-by-play announcer for "The NFL on CBS," and serves as studio host for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
Born in New Orleans and raised in Chicago, Gumbel graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1967 with a degree in English.
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 TimesDispatch.com | Sports Focus: Greg Gumbel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
But Greg Gumbel, who once did the play-by-play for the New York Yankees and has been so bold as to criticize boxing, found something early in his life that bothered him quite a bit: overnight camping with the Boy Scouts.
Gumbel's speech focused on what can be accomplished through effort, and he used athletic performers as an example.
Gumbel approaches his work with the philosophy that the game is the thing, not the broadcaster.
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Gumbel also serves as CBS' host for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and the Final Four.
Greg's far ranging career has also given him a foundation for his message, which is motivational for every walk of life.
Greg speaks to many different groups all over the country, and his willingness to stay around for pictures, autographs and handshakes has won him many appreciative fans.
www.brooksinternational.com /sports/Greg_Gumbel_602.htm   (290 words)

  
 Washingtonpost.com: Live Online
Greg Gumbel: Well I'm not sure that I agree totally with the premise that the game on the court is controlled by outside forces.
Greg Gumbel: I don't expect Arizona will be able to dominate Duke inside the way they dominated Michigan State.
Greg Gumbel: I thought it was well officiated because of the two different officiating team from the MD/Duke game.
discuss.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/zforum/01/sports_gumbel0402.htm   (1231 words)

  
 The Road From Bristol: Play-In Game (All Gumbel Edition)
Greg is mundane in the extreme, while Bryant is pompous with no reason to be.
Greg is just sort of there, and I think CBS (he is on CBS, right?) has one of the better NFL crews on TV.
Greg's a boring turd, but at least he doesn't put on an act in being a boring turd.
www.bravesbeat.com /bravesjournal/bristol/archives/2005/09/playin_game_all.html   (1475 words)

  
 Behind the scenes: Who watches the scoreboard?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
On the set: Greg Gumbel, Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis await the director's cue to begin broadcast of The Road to the Final Four, the NCAA tournament telecast produced by CBS Sports.
Greg Gumbel, Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis watch the NCAA tournament games on consoles embedded in their curved desk.
Gumbel asks each a question, and Kellogg gives a pithy response followed by Davis, who smiles into the camera until the light is off.
www.thejournalnews.com /scenes/032305.htm   (1118 words)

  
 Key Speakers Bureau Inc.
If you're in search of a speaker whose years of experience give your audience an insider's view of the fascinating, intreguing and exciting worlds of television broadcasting and sports, then Greg Gumbel is just the one.
It is upon almost 25 years of broadcast experience which Greg draws to both entertain and motivate audiences of all ages and types, supporting his comments with videotaped sports hi-lites that are educational and enjoyable.
Make the Effort!: Greg Gumbel draws upon nearly three decades of broadcasting experience for stories and humorous anecdotes that illustrate his point about what it takes to be the best.
www.keyspeakers.com /bio.php?id=1368   (202 words)

  
 southcountyjournal.com - Full day in hoops heaven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Gumbel should be demoted to silly sideline reporter.
Greg Johns can be reached by voice mail (253-872-6639) or e-mail (gjohns@juno.com).
Greg Johns can be reached by voice mail (425-453-4261) or e-mail (gjohns@juno.com).
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 PRO FOOTBALL NOTE
No terms were disclosed, but USA Today reported that Gumbel's deal would average $1.75 million annually over five years.
For Gumbel, it marks a return to CBS, and he will serve as the top play-by-play announcer, a role different that his anchor slot on the "NFL on NBC" studio show.
"Greg Gumbel is one of America's top broadcasters and most popular personalities," said CBS Sports executive producer Terry Ewert.
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 Greg Gumbel - Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau
Greg Gumbel's standout work in the busy world of sports broadcasting has made his face, his name and his voice as familiar as any in the industry.
When the NFL season winds down, Greg switches from one premiere event to another as he becomes CBS' host of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and one of the great events on the sports calendar, the Final Four.
A three-time Emmy Award winner, Greg was born May 3, 1946 in New Orleans and grew up in Chicago, graduating from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa with a degree in English.
leadingauthorities.com /search/biography.htm?s=3389&name=Greg_Gumbel   (412 words)

  
 Greg Gumbel - Sports Broadcaster
A veteran of sports broadcasting for more than 25 years, Greg has returned to CBS as host and play-by-play announcer.
Additionally, Gumbel serves as CBS' host for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Final Four, and the Daytona 500.
Known as a stickler for hanging around when all is said and done to shake hands and sign autographs, Greg Gumbel proves that TV people can, indeed, be real people.
www.programresources.com /spkr/gumbel_greg.htm   (279 words)

  
 CBS mixes up NFL coverage; Nantz, Gumbel switch roles | The San Diego Union-Tribune
CBS is shaking up its NFL coverage, with a switch of roles for Jim Nantz and Greg Gumbel highlighting a series of changes.
Gumbel will move from the No. 1 play-by-play slot to the studio host's role.
Gumbel was the network's "NFL Today" host before the network lost the rights to the league after the 1993 season.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040622/news_1s22cbs.html   (474 words)

  
 CBS News | Gumbel To Lead CBS' NFL Team | December 13, 1999 05:18:30
Former NBC lead analyst Phil Simms and studio host Greg Gumbel were hired Thursday to form CBS Sports' No. 1 team as the network brings back pro football.
Gumbel and Cross both worked at CBS before the network lost the rights to the NFL in 1993.
Gumbel said he has always been grateful to CBS for the giving him his first network job in 1989.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/1998/01/30/archive/main1412.shtml   (633 words)

  
 Greg Gumbel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Returning to CBS in 1998, Greg serves as host of CBS Sports' coverage of NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, and lead play-by-play announcer with analyst Phil Simms for CBS Sports' NFL coverage.
Gumbel hosted Network's coverage of "Speedweeks" from Daytona International Speedway in 1999, and Emmy-award-winning THE NFL TODAY from 1990 to 1993.
From June 1994 to February 1998, Greg fulfilled a number of roles for NBC Sports.
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 Gumbel, Greg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Additionally, Gumbel will serve as CBS' host for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Final Four, and the Daytona 500.
Gumbel was there from October 1989 through May 1994.
Greg Gumbel worked for NBC Sports from June 1994 to February 1998 in a variety of roles.
www.collaborativespeakers.com /speakers/gumbel_greg.html   (367 words)

  
 News-Greg Gumbel-Penn State Erie
One of America's leading sports broadcasters, Greg Gumbel, will speak about his experiences hosting the Emmy Award-winning The NFL Today and the challenge of working with Terry Bradshaw and John Madden at a speaker series presentation Wednesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Gumbel grew up in Chicago and graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.
Through Gumbel's twenty-five years of broadcasting he has entertained and motivated audiences of all ages with his speeches of humor and enthusiasm.
www.pserie.psu.edu /newscal/news2001/october-gumbel.htm   (263 words)

  
 Greg Gumbel- CBS Sports Broadcaster - LVISB! speakers bureau
A veteran of sports television for nearly 30 years, Greg Gumbel has an Olympic talent for putting audiences in the midst of the play-by-play excitement.
Gumbel was the first network broadcaster to both call play-by-play and host the Super Bowl.
A three-time Emmy Award-winner, the affable Greg Gumbel has worked with some of the greatest names in sports television and he currently joins former NY Giants quarterback Phil Simms as CBS Sports’ lead NFL broadcast team.
www.lvisb.com /Gumbel_Greg.html   (210 words)

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