Chicago Sports Icon Grobstein Dead At 69
• Les Grobstein, a Chicago sports broadcasting icon for 50 years and the overnight host on Audacy’s WSCR (670 The Score), has died at the age of 69. As Robert Feder reports, Grobstein had been out sick since last Wednesday and was found dead in his home on Sunday.
Playfully known as “The Grobber” to his loyal fans, Grobstein had been a staple on 670 The Score since 2009. Grobstein’s deep well of sports knowledge, experience and passion earned him the loyalty and love of listeners throughout Chicago.
In a statement, the company said, “For half a century, Les Grobstein was a pillar of Chicago media, a local icon and a true original. A friend to so many who knew him, ‘The Grobber’ connected with our listeners from the minute he stepped into the studio in 1997. Today is a sad day at 670 The Score, but we celebrate Les’ life and career and the impact he had on our community and our station. We extend our deepest condolences to Les’ family and friends, including his son Scott and partner Kathy.”
Grobstein was a Chicago native and Columbia College graduate who began his career in 1970 as a Northwestern basketball commentator. Grobstein later worked as an announcer for various sports teams, a reporter for Sportsphone Chicago, as the Sports Director at WLS-AM and as a reporter for WMVP (ESPN 1000) before settling into his longtime home with 670 The Score in 2009. Grobstein is survived by his longtime partner, Kathy, and son, Scott.
The Score has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs of funeral services.
