Tue Apr 08 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Beloved Broadcaster Greg Gumbel Remembered at NCAA Final Four
**San Antonio, TX** – The NCAA Men’s Final Four began with a heartfelt tribute to legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel, who passed away from cancer in December. CBS aired a touching video montage featuring colleagues like Charles Barkley, Terry Bradshaw, Kenny Smith, Phil Simms, and Dan Dierdorf, who shared anecdotes and reminisced about Gumbel’s unique personality and broadcasting style. Barkley jokingly referred to Gumbel as “the worst joke teller in the history of civilization,” highlighting his endearingly flawed humor.
The tribute continued live during the CBS pregame show in San Antonio. A visibly emotional Ernie Johnson, alongside Clark Kellogg and Jay Wright, shared their memories. Kellogg described Gumbel as “a platinum-level great hang,” emphasizing his amiable nature and professionalism. Wright, a former Villanova coach now a CBS analyst, spoke of Gumbel’s mentorship and the impact of his iconic voice throughout Wright’s career.
The tributes underscored Gumbel’s lasting legacy in sports broadcasting and the void left by his passing. The sentiment expressed throughout was that there will simply never be another Greg Gumbel.
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