Norberto Longo Explained

Birth Name:Norberto Longo
Birth Date:February 15, 1942
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Death Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:Television Journalist, Television personality, Sports anchor
Yearsactive:1962–2003
Spouse: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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary: Telemundo broadcaster Norberto Longo dies at 62. . www.soccertimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20030604080206/http://soccertimes.com/international/2003/apr21.htm . 2003-06-04.
  2. Web site: ANDRES CANTOR & NORBERTO LONGO "Perfect Together" (World Cup Commentators Andres Cantor and Norberto Longo).
  3. Web site: Archives. Los Angeles Times. 27 April 2003 .
  4. Web site: ANDRES CANTOR & NORBERTO LONGO "Perfect Together" (World Cup Commentators Andres Cantor and Norberto Longo).
  5. Web site: Longo Time Gone - Page 1 - News - Miami - Miami New Times . www.miaminewtimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110224045414/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2003-05-15/news/longo-time-gone/ . 2011-02-24.