Hall of Fame enshrinement always hits a few emotional cords, but the most touching moment at the 2016 ceremony came when ESPN’s Chris Mortensen came to the stage to accept the Dick McCann Memorial Award. Mortensen is currently on a leave of absence from ESPN battling stage 4 throat cancer.
Pro Football Hall of Fame honors Chris Mortensen, who is battling throat cancer
The long-time ESPN insider received the Dick McCann Award on Saturday night.
The McCann Award recognizes journalists with long and distinguished careers, and Mort’s been doing this since 1969.
He didn’t say anything while accepting the award, but it was still good to see him.
Yes, it’s very dusty in here.
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