Frank Glieber

Frank Glieber
Born(1934-04-05)April 5, 1934
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 1985(1985-05-01) (aged 51)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
EducationNorthwestern University, 1956
OccupationSportscaster
SpouseKathy Glieber
Children5

Frank John Glieber (April 5, 1934 – May 1, 1985) was a versatile American sportscaster known primarily for his play-by-play commentary on NFL telecasts for CBS Sports.[1] Along the way, he served as a mentor to several athletes and coaches who made the transition to the broadcast booth, a list that included Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Joe Greene, Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil among others.

  1. ^ Freeman, Denne H. (May 2, 1985). "CBS announcer Glieber dies of apparent heart attack". Victoria Advocate. (Texas). Associated Press. p. 2B.