Norberto Longo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Norberto Longo February 15, 1942 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | April 19, 2003(2003-04-19) (aged 61) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupations | Television Journalist, Television personality, Sports anchor |
| Years active | 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
References
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. 27 April 2003.
- "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.