PauleeeWalnuts Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Per Shefter https://www.instagram.com/p/C4EUAG1BDT3/?igsh=MTQwbWQ0ajZ5N2Nkbw== 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Oh no... 😢 God bless his family. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 God be with his family. He seemed like a cool guy 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 R.I.P. Mr. Mortensen. He was a class act, and will definitely be missed. Thoughts and Prayers for his entire family! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyBillsFan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 There are some unlikeable mouthpieces on ESPN, but Mort was one of the good guys. It's a sad day. 10 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 May he RIP. Was he sick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stonada Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Sad. Gotta appreciate every day we have. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 8 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: May he RIP. Was he sick? He had throat cancer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 8 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: May he RIP. Was he sick? He had been battling throat cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 14 minutes ago, PauleeeWalnuts said: Per Shefter https://www.instagram.com/p/C4EUAG1BDT3/?igsh=MTQwbWQ0ajZ5N2Nkbw== Back in the pre-Mafia-social-media days thin-skinned Bills fans really used to hate Mort because he covered the Bills organization like the irrelevant sh!t show that they were under Ralph. He caught a lot of flack from Bills fans that he really didn't deserve for being honest, IMO. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 One of the best in sports media. Did not embellish his reporting which I appreciate 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 One of the best and most likable to ever do it. Don't think I've ever heard a bad word about the man. Sports reporting aside, the world lost a good person. RIP Mort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Thank you for all you did for us fans, Mort. I loved listening to you. RIP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 minute ago, BADOLBILZ said: Back in the pre-Mafia-social-media days thin-skinned Bills fans really used to hate Mort because he covered the Bills organization like the irrelevant sh!t show that they were under Ralph. He caught a lot of flack from Bills fans that he really didn't deserve for being honest, IMO. He was a quality human being. There was no rancor in his honesty. Old school, before the age of influencers and the like corrupted everything. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 RIP For some reason I always found him to be more likable than most. He had struggled with his health for years, but when it comes to an end it’s still a shock. Prayers for the family to find peace. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 https://www.buffalobills.com/video/bills-focus-chris-mortensen-interview-9626150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Throat cancer is what got my Dad. Rich Eisen announced Mortensen's passing as they were concluding their combine coverage. Daniel Jeremiah broke into tears talking about what he meant to him. He said they were texting each other throughout the day yesterday about draft prospects. He was a real pro until the end. RIP and thank you, Mr. Mortensen. 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 R.I.P. Mort 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 A lovely man. He showed his love of his work, and his courage, when he returned to the microphone after his initial treatments. So sorry for him and his family. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Was a favorite of JA, who regularly gave Mort breaking news when he had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 RIP Mort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Always liked the Mort Report as he always had some inside information and was a true reporter on ESPN unlike the talking heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigdaddyinOrlando Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Rip, was sad to see him the past few years compared to what he was pre stroke. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Damn. He was one of the best EVER! Rest in Peace Mort ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Mort hung in there for a long time while battling cancer. May he rest in peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Wow... RIP Mort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I played baseball against his son when I was in Little League. I met him once and was a very nice person. RIP Mort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I stripped the tracking and useless crap from URLs and posted many of the links from last hour. Award-winning ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39647922/award-winning-nfl-reporter-chris-mortensen-dies-age-72 Chris Mortensen, Longtime ESPN NFL Reporter, Dies at 72 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/chris-mortensen-longtime-espn-nfl-232827256.html Chris Mortensen, longtime NFL insider for ESPN, dies at 72 https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/03/business/chris-mortensen-espn-dies/index.html Chris Mortensen, Former NFL Reporter and Analyst for ESPN, Dies at 72 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/chris-mortensen-dead-espn-nfl-856959-1235841918/ The Southern California native, an award-winning (George Polk Award) newspaperman before joining the sports network in 1991, showed great resolve in a battle against cancer. Chris 'Mort' Mortensen, an award-winning reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72 https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2024/03/03/chris-mortensen-reporter-nfl-dies-72/stories/202403030143 Chris Mortensen, longtime NFL reporter for ESPN and 'industry pioneer,' has died at 72, reports say https://www.koat.com/article/chris-mortensen-longtime-nfl-reporter-espn-dies-obit/60065910 ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dead at 72 https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/nfl/espn-nfl-reporter-chris-mortensen-dead-at-72/3232798/ Veteran ESPN journalist Chris Mortensen has passed away at age 72, months after announcing his retirement from the company to focus on his "health, family and faith." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I remember how excited I was as a kid when Mort or Clayton did their Inside the NFL reports on Wednesday Sportscenter. Now they are both gone. Very sad. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 RIP. I’m happy that ESPN stuck with him as he battled cancer. One of the last greats for the network. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappaPump Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 RIP, Mort was one of the true greats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Rip. So who's left? Berman? Jackson? The 90s era espn dudes are sparse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 When one gets to my age, the former mainstays of the world I grew up in start to pass. Well wishes to his family and friends, 🙏. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 A real pro and credit to the profession. Throat cancer- a terrible condition but he handled it with courage and grace. Godspeed Mort and sympathies to your wife, son, and ESPN family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Only 72, so sad! He was the best. He and Clayton defined what it was to be an insider and helped make possible careers for future generations. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 The guy that was hosting the combine with eisen said that Mortensen was texting him yesterday. Wonder what the cause of death is. Seems if he was in hospice, he wouldn't be texting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, boyst said: Rip. So who's left? Berman? Jackson? The 90s era espn dudes are sparse. 40-somethings 30 years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Wow, I hadn't heard about his passing until I saw this thread. Condolences to his family. RIP, Mort. Another long-timer gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Class act, true journalist. RIP Mort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 72 is young these days. RIP Mort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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