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The gratitude and humility is overwhelming.
Its not a classic retirement.
Ill still be here talking ball.
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God Bless you all, he added.
Working next to Mort was the honor of a lifetime, Schefter added.
He has been an exemplary husband, father, friend and co-worker.
He paved the way in this industry.
He is a legend.
Thank you for all you did for ESPN and so many, Mort.
What an honor its been to spend time with Mort and learn from him.
A true titan in this industry and an inspiration in every aspect of his remarkable life and career.
Best of the best.
What an honor its been to spend time with Mort and learn from him.
A true titan in this industry and an inspiration in every aspect of his remarkable life and career.
Hes left an inspirational trail for so many to follow.
All my best wishes and endless respect to one of the kindest and most professional gentlemen Ive ever known.
A kick-ass but humble reporter.
Always had time to help lift up and support his colleagues, including me.
All the best to you, Mort, and the family, always.
One of the giants.
A kick-ass but humble reporter.
You elevated the profession, the craft and more important-made everyone around you better.
On and off camera.
All the best my friend.
You elevated the profession, the craft and more important-made everyone around you better.
On and off camera.https://t.co/TCzMQjxDTp
Louis Riddick replied, Love and respect Mort.
You are THE best.
Love and respect Mort.
You are THE best.
ESPN reporter Michele Steele replied to Morts post, A class act a work horse and a selfless colleague.
All the best on the next chapter and many, many congratulations on this one.
A class act a work horse and a selfless colleague.
All the best on the next chapter and many, many congratulations on this one.
ESPN reporter Jenna Laine added, Congrats on an incredible run, Mort.
Epitome of professionalism and class, and a true inspiration.
Thank you for raising the bar so high for all of us.
Congrats on an incredible run, Mort.
Epitome of professionalism and class, and a true inspiration.
Thank you for raising the bar so high for all of us.
ESPN analyst Stephania Bell also had some words for Mort saying, You are an inspiration, Mort.
Im going to miss seeing you…but I couldnt be happier for you and your family.
You have more than earned this time.
You are an inspiration, Mort.
Im going to miss seeing you…but I couldnt be happier for you and your family.
You have more than earned this time.
Jorge Sedano weighed in and said, Mort, youre an absolute legend.
Truly a trailblazer and always incredibly kind/helpful to everyone you worked with.
Congrats and thank you for being such a great colleague.
Mort, youre an absolute legend.
Truly a trailblazer and always incredibly kind/helpful to everyone you worked with.
Congrats and thank you for being such a great colleague.
