Les Grobstein Biography – Les Grobstein Wiki
Les Grobstein was a sports media personality. He was the overnight host on WSCR radio, and he served for a decade as the station’s sports director. However, he was best known as the person who captured the legendary profanity-laden rant by Cubs manager Lee Elia on his tape recorder after a difficult loss in 1983. His media career spanned 50 years in Chicago, calling his first Northwestern basketball game in 1970.
From 2009, he worked as the overnight host at 670 The Score where he was affectionally known as “The Grobber.” It was Grobstein who recorded the now-infamous tirade by former Cubs manager Lee Elia in 1983 who called out Cubs fans. NBC Sports Chicago analyst David Kaplan remembers Grobstein as being “one of a kind.”
Les Grobstein Age
He was born in 1952 and died on January 16, 2022. He died at the age of 69.
Les Grobstein Wife
Until his death on January 16, 2022, he was living with his longtime partner Kathy. Kathy has been left behind with his son Scott.
Les Grobstein Children
He is survived by his son Scott.
Les Grobstein GoFundMe
Sports station 670 The Score publicized a GoFundMe organized by his family to cover funeral expenses.
Les Grobstein Death
He passed away “suddenly” at his home Sunday, January 16, 2022, according to a fundraising page set up by his family. Sports station 670 The Score announced Monday that he had passed on according to ABC Eyewitness News. He was found dead at his home in Elk Grove Village Sunday.
“We are devastated by the loss of a Chicago sports legend,” said Mitch Rosen, operations director, and brand manager for 670 The Score. “Our audience who Les kept company overnight for years will miss him the most along with our team at The Score. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all of his fans.”
“He had the exuberance of a 14-year-old sports fan,” said Mark Grote, 670 The Score. “He was a professional, talented sportscaster who had this exuberance he never lost.”
The Chicago Bears released a statement saying, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and 670 The Score radio host Les Grobstein. Les was a true media icon of the last 50+ years, whose knowledge of Chicago sports history was unparalleled. Les was proud of having attended more than 100 Bears-Packers games in his time, his first coming in 1963 and he could recall it like it was yesterday. He was always a pleasure to chat with on game days, and anyone who had a conversation with Les walked away knowing more. On behalf of the entire Bears organization, we extend our thoughts and prayers to his family, especially his beloved Kathy and son Scott, friends and countless faithful listeners.”
Les Grobstein Cause of Death
The cause of his death has not been released yet. He had been off work sick since Wednesday, January 12, 2022, but his friends were unaware of any serious illness.
