Chicago radio sportscaster Les Grobstein died at the age of 69.
The Chicago native, who graduated from Von Steuben High School and Columbia College, started his career as a commentator for Northwestern basketball in 1970. To fans, he was affectionately known at “the Grobber.”Family Of Amazon Delivery Driver Killed When Tornado Hit Downstate Warehouse To File Lawsuit
Grobstein worked as an announcer for various sports teams, a reporter for Sportsphone Chicago, as the sports director at WLS 890-AM and as a reporter for WMVP-1000 before settling into his longtime home with 670 The Score, according to the Score’s website.Donation Drives, Community Gatherings Underway Across Chicago In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and 670 The Score radio host Les Grobstein.