Longtime N.F.L. Insider, Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Passes Away at 72
Chris Mortensen, a pioneering N.F.L. insider for ESPN, died at 72 with the cause undisclosed. He broke news on player transactions, injuries, and scandals on various programs. Mortensen underwent treatment for throat cancer in 2016 and retired from ESPN in 2020. He won a George Polk Award in 1988 for investigative journalism and the Dick McCann Award in 2016 for football coverage. Mortensen’s influence led to other sports reporters like Peter King and Adam Schefter. A full obituary is forthcoming to honor Mortensen’s impactful career in sports journalism.
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