ESPN’s Chris Mortensen has died at the age of 72.
Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, confirmed Mortensen’s death in a statement via
“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” the statement read. “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…