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Some of CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel’s most historic calls on the air

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Some of CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel’s most historic calls on the air

SALT LAKE CITY — CBS Sports anchor and commentator Greg Gumbel died after a battle with cancer at the age of 78 on Friday. Gumbel spent over 50 years in broadcasting, notably becoming the voice of the NCAA Selection Show for the college basketball tournament in March.

We look back at some of the best calls and moments in Gumbel’s career, including some with local ties.

John Stockton’s game-winner

One of the best calls in Utah Jazz history, and the most memorable for those in Utah is when John Stockton hit a 3-pointer to defeat the Rockets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to send the Jazz to the NBA Finals for the first time in history.

His words, “John Stockton sends the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals,” can be repeated by any Jazz fan without missing a beat.

Zach Wilson receiving touchdown

Former BYU Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson’s first career reception goes for a touchdown, and Gumbel narrates the trick play to perfection.

March Madness: BYU as No. 3 seed

Gumbel highlights BYU’s historic season while shouting out the nations leading scorer in Jimmer Fredette.

March Madness: Utah as No. 5 seed

Gumbel acknowledges the Utes’ celebration after winning the conference tournament.

Some of Gumbel’s most iconic calls without Utah ties are as follows.

Joe Flacco TD call

Some fans say this is their favorite Gumbel call ever, highlighting a great play by Jacoby Jones who also passed earlier this year. “Flacco stepping up and throwing deep down the far sideline … caught! Touchdown Jacoby Jones!”

Start of NCAA Selection Shows

After joining CBS in 1989, Gumbel’s voice was the introduction to the show on Selection Sunday ahead of March Madness.

Cromartie kick return

The longest kick-return in NFL history was highlighted by a great call by Gumbel. “Cromartie with a head of speed, down the right sideline.”

NFL longest FG

Gumbel’s reaction to the longest field goal in NFL history bouncing off the crossbar for the win was nothing short of perfection. “On its way … it bounces off the crossbar. … and it’s good! Oh my goodness!”

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