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Eli Gold, Alabama broadcaster, announces cancer diagnosis

Andrew Olson

By Andrew Olson

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Eli Gold shared an update on his health Friday. The Alabama broadcaster, who missed the 2022 season, revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

Gold, who released a statement via the Crimson Tide Sports Network, did not detail his cancer other than saying it is treatable. Gold adds that he is progressing and hopes to be back in the booth.

Gold, who has been Alabama’s play-by-play broadcaster since 1988, described his 2022 absence from the booth as an orthopedic issue, not an illness. Chris Stewart stepped in for Gold on radio broadcasts for the 2022 season.

Gold, who turned 69 in December, previously expressed disappointment that he was not able to return for the Iron Bowl. In November, Gold shared that he hopes to be back for A-Day 2023, which is set for April 22.

Andrew Olson

Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.

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