Chris Mortensen | |
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.jpg) Mortensen in 2006 | |
| Born | Christian Anthony Mortensen November 7, 1951 Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2024 (aged 72) Irondale, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Sports reporter and columnist |
| Years active | 1991–2023 |
| Spouse | Micki Mortensen |
| Children | Alex Mortensen |
Christian Anthony Mortensen (November 7, 1951 – March 3, 2024), known to friends as "Mort", was an American journalist regarded as a pioneer working year-round reporting news of the National Football League (NFL).
Mortensen is best known for his work at the cable television network ESPN, frequently contributing to the network's award-winning football shows such as NFL GameDay, Sunday NFL Countdown, and Monday Night Countdown, as well as the network's Outside the Lines series. He was also a frequent contributor to the network's SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, and ESPN.com packages.