ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dead at 72

Chris Mortensen, the legendary ESPN NFL reporter, died Sunday morning, the network announced. He was 72. 

“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro 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.”

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