According to CBS records, Nantz is the first person in CBS’ storied NFL history to work 500 games as a play-by-play announcer ...
He then left the network to join NBC in 1994 after CBS lost the rights to the NFL and MLB, but returned in 1998 following Super Bowl XXXII. That’s when he became the host for the NCAA Tournament ...
Gumbel returned to CBS Sports in 1998 as host and play-by-play announcer for The NFL on CBS and college basketball. “The CBS Sports family is devastated by the passing of Greg Gumbel,” said ...