Chris Mortensen

Legendary American sportswriter Chris Mortensen is renowned for his extraordinary contributions to ESPN's NFL coverage spanning more than thirty years. The bar for excellence in sports journalism was set by Mortensen's work, which included both smart analysis and breaking news. Despite facing health issues, such as a Stage 4 throat cancer diagnosis, Mortensen put his family, faith, and health over his career and stayed committed to his profession. His pioneering work in sports journalism has had an enduring impression on the field as well as the many lives he has impacted. His legacy will always inspire and influence the sports media landscape.