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RIP Chris Mortensen
- Thread starter matt_garth
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BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo
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A throwback to when ESPN was about delivering real news and analysis, not trying to conjure either one out of thin air. The testimonials are unanimous about what a nice man he was. RIP.
garrow
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Sad news. A real journalist. RIP.
jr/shotglass
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He lived eight years with throat cancer. Horrible.
RIP.
RIP.
2muchcoffeeman
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I rarely see an RIP thread and audibly gasp, "Oh no." This time I did.
Rest, sir. A life well lived.
Rest, sir. A life well lived.
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Grew up reading him in the AJC, part of its absolute all-star team in the '80s. RIP to a great one.
Yup, but started at the Daily Breeze. in the South Bay. Perhaps @ChrisLong can provide some insights.
Deskgrunt50
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A person I always admired, especially when I was getting started. A talented workhorse. A trusted reporter. RIP.
Slacker
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And a gem of a tribute from Arthur Blank ...
In a statement released by the Falcons, owner Arthur Blank said: "I join the immeasurable number of hearts across the nation, in journalism and the sports community, as we mourn Chris Mortensen. I'm grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Chris through his incredible work beginning at his days at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and like so many, being blessed by his professional excellence and personal grace through the many years that have followed. I considered Chris a personal hero of my mine and it is truly hard to imagine sports journalism without him. His ability to take on life's obstacles with grit and determination was always truly inspiring and his enormous impact on so many, me included, will live on through this work and unwavering friendships. I send my deepest condolences to Chris' family and friends, and pray they find peace in the honorable legacy and positive influence that Chris leaves behind."
https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-...en-dead-at-age-72/GFNL72DQFZHQVHND2QITKDXE44/
In a statement released by the Falcons, owner Arthur Blank said: "I join the immeasurable number of hearts across the nation, in journalism and the sports community, as we mourn Chris Mortensen. I'm grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Chris through his incredible work beginning at his days at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and like so many, being blessed by his professional excellence and personal grace through the many years that have followed. I considered Chris a personal hero of my mine and it is truly hard to imagine sports journalism without him. His ability to take on life's obstacles with grit and determination was always truly inspiring and his enormous impact on so many, me included, will live on through this work and unwavering friendships. I send my deepest condolences to Chris' family and friends, and pray they find peace in the honorable legacy and positive influence that Chris leaves behind."
https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-...en-dead-at-age-72/GFNL72DQFZHQVHND2QITKDXE44/
