Popular Post 32EBoozer Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39647922/award-winning-nfl-reporter-chris-mortensen-dies-age-72 Chris Mortensen, an award-winning journalist who reported on the NFL for ESPN for more than three decades, died Sunday morning at the age of 72, his family announced Sunday. Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and was a regular contributor to the network's NFL shows and "SportsCenter." He was a regular news breaker for ESPN, including the news in 2016 that Peyton Manning was retiring from the NFL. In 2016, he received the Pro Football Writers of America's Dick McCann Award and was honored during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's enshrinement ceremony in August that year. "Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate," Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, said in a statement. "He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones." 7 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joejet Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Good man. RIP Mort 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 RIP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post New York Mick Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 He was one of the few sports casters you could actually listen to without wanting to change the channel. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MR.GANGGREEN28 Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Gotta love Mort. Has always been dedicated to his craft. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 RIP Mort. Always enjoyed his work 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He was excellent for a long time. Quality career. RiP 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 RIP, Chris Mortensen. A real pro's pro. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 32EBoozer Posted March 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 3 I give props to Adam Shefter for keeping him involved and showing him respect long adfter you could see his health was deteriorating. That alone probably bought him an extra year or two. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 1 minute ago, Jet_Engine1 said: RIP, Chris Mortensen. A real pro's pro. Saw Dune last night with the family.... 8/10. There is a LOT missing from the books. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jet Nut Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 He was one of the most listenable, most effective reporters ESPN has ever had. He’s obviously has been through a lot, rest in piece CM. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JetPotato Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Proof that you don't need to yell or be controversial to be good at that job. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 One of the best. RIP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UntouchableCrew Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Weirdly this one kind of hits me hard? For those of a certain age he was the original “insider” on old school ESPN we grew up with. RIP Mort. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 72 seems so young. I golf with a ton of guys in their 70s, all walk the course etc…. RIP Mort. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lith Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 RIP, Mort. Tough to watch Jeremiah struggling to keep it together in this clip. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Rest in peace. An absolute class act and true professional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 So many of us grew up with Mort. It’s a very sad day. RIP to one of the best.🙏 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJF71 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 He was one of the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 The Mort report will be missed. RIP 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 One of the OG's. He will be missed RIP Mort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Lil too young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 15 hours ago, JetPotato said: Proof that you don't need to yell or be controversial to be good at that job. Unlike a certain other Mort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 RIP always liked Mort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Fu$&@ Cancer dammit how can we not have this solved uet ffffffuuuuu cc ccckkkk Cancer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83Kelly2Allen18 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Grew up watching primetime with berman and Tom Jackson Then ESPN had mortensen and Stuart " as cool as the other side of the pillow" Scott. ESPN also had a funny looking bald white dude in the 90s that did segments. I forget his name I literally would watch ESPN every single day in the 90s. It was awesome Prayers to his family. Rip Mort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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