Known as “Mongo” by the Bears fanbase, McMichael, who has ALS, was hospitalized in a Illinois intensive care unit on Thursday night with sepsis and pneumonia.
Defensive lineman Steve McMichael #76 battles offensive lineman Kurt Petersen at the line of scrimmage.“Steve is living to see the day he is finally enshrined. His resilience is unmatched, just like his play on the field of the sport he still loves,” Betsy Shepherd,. “I was fortunate enough to visit Steve on Friday afternoon and he even cracked a smile.
“I want Team Mongo to know that their support is truly helping Steve through this difficult time in his life.” McMichael was a defensive tackle for Chicago for 13 seasons, where he earned two All-Pro selections and was an essential part of the team’s defensive line in its 1985 Super Bowl victory over the Patriots.
McMichael also holds multiple franchise records, including playing in 191 consecutive games played from 1981 to 1993.McMichael was also a pro wrestler and a member of the famous Four Horseman faction in WCW.
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