Greg Gumbel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents Richard Gumbel, a judge, and Rhea Alice LeCesne.
Greg is the eldest sibling, with two younger sisters, Renee Gumbel-Farrahi and Rhonda Gumbel-Thomas.
He was raised on the South Side of Chicago, where he grew up in a Catholic household.
Greg attended the De La Salle Institute in Chicago, where he completed his high school education..
He pursued higher education at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.
Greg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English during his time at Loras College.
While in college, he was an athlete and played baseball, showcasing his early love for sports. Loras College.
Greg's family supported his ambitions, including his eventual pivot from sales to broadcasting.
His religious upbringing played a formative role in shaping his values and discipline.