Norberto Longo
Norberto Longo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Norberto Longo February 15, 1942 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | April 19, 2003 (aged 61) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television Journalist, Television personality, Sports anchor |
| Years active | 1962–2003 |
| Spouse(s) | Emilse Raponi (1980–2003) |
Norberto Longo (February 15, 1942 - April 19, 2003) was a Spanish-language sportscaster in the United States. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Norberto Longo primarily provided Spanish-language commentary of soccer matches.[1] A lifelong boxing fan, he hosted the weekly Boxeo Estelar television show on Univision,[2] commenting live on fights featuring Julio César Chávez, Roberto Durán and Wilfredo Gómez, among others.
Professional career[]
Norberto Longo was the lead sports analyst for Spanish International Network/Univision from 1984 to 1999.[3] He was the former reporting partner of Andrés Cantor for almost a decade on Univision and later with Telemundo 1999 to 2003.[4]
Death[]
Longo died on April 19, 2003, of a heart attack at the age of 61.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Obituary: Telemundo broadcaster Norberto Longo dies at 62". www.soccertimes.com. Archived from the original on 2003-06-04.
- ^ "ANDRES CANTOR & NORBERTO LONGO "Perfect Together" (World Cup Commentators Andres Cantor and Norberto Longo)".
- ^ "Archives". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "ANDRES CANTOR & NORBERTO LONGO "Perfect Together" (World Cup Commentators Andres Cantor and Norberto Longo)".
- ^ "Longo Time Gone - Page 1 - News - Miami - Miami New Times". www.miaminewtimes.com. Archived from the original on 2011-02-24.
Categories:
- Association football commentators
- Argentine people of Italian descent
- 1941 births
- 2003 deaths
- Boxing commentators
- People from Buenos Aires