Mr. Gumbel's family confirmed his death on Friday afternoon in a social media post from CBS Sports, where he had worked since 1989.
In 2001, he became the first Black sportscaster in that role during a Super Bowl, marking a significant milestone in broadcasting history.
Mr. Gumbel got his first chance as an announcer in the early 1970s when a boss at the NBC affiliate in Chicago encouraged him to broadcast high school basketball.
In a 2022 interview with Sports Illustrated, Mr. Gumbel stated that he modeled his style on Pat Summerall, appreciating his ability to avoid overtalk.
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