Gus Johnson

Sportscaster
BIRTHDAY
August 10,1967
Birthplace
Detroit, MI
Age
54 years old
Birth Sign
Leo
BIRTHDAY
August 10,1967 (age 54)
Birthplace
Detroit, MI

About

Legendary and engaging sports commentator who became their for his work with the Big Ten Network after calling thrilling NCAA tournament games.

Before Fame

He did the play-by-play for the Minnesota Timberwolves before he worked a long stint with CBS calling March Madness games.

Trivia

He overplayed his hand thinking CBS would give him a big raise; they didn't, and he ended up taking a lower-visibility job with Fox Sports.

Family Life

He was born Augustus Cornelius Johnson, Jr. after his father.

Associated With

One of the most their games he called involved UCLA coming back to beat Gonzaga and Adam Morrison in the NCAA tournament.