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The member of the Hall of Fame Pro Soccer Steve “Mongo” McMichael died after fighting Als at the age of 67, the NFL announced.
McMichael’s wife, Misty, told Fox 32 Chicago early on Wednesday that her husband had been admitted in hospice care after “not responding during the last two weeks.” The NFL announced its death later a day in X.
McMichael had been entering and leaving the hospital last year after developing infections, including Mrsa and an urinary infection.
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Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears removes the helmet during the game against the Kansas City bosses in Soldier Field in Chicago on December 30, 1990. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty images)
He underwent a blood transfusion shortly after being included in the Hall of Fame last year. McMichael was chosen together with Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers, Andre Johnson, Patrick Willis and Randy Gradishar.
Despite receiving Canton’s approval, he could not travel to the induction ceremony due to disease complications.
However, McMichael showed on the video board dressed in his bronze Hall of Fame Jacket of a hospital bed surrounded by loved ones.
“I want to thank the Chicago Bears and fans, the best city to play football,” said Kathy McMichael in a speech in which he worked with his brother before losing the ability to move and talk. “I played 15 years in the NFL and I loved every minute of each Down. I played with the best players and the biggest defense to this day.”
The former Chicago Bears Steve McMichael players, Center, and Dan Hampton, on the right, laugh while greeted before the Als walk for life in Soldier Field in Chicago on September 18, 2021. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service through Getty Images)
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“You are in a team that you can never cut and never be released. When you die, you will always be in this team. Welcome home, Steve. You are in the sky of football forever,” said the former Bears star, Richard Dent.
Misty was crying as she turned her husband towards the bronze bust.
“That’s you, baby, forever,” he said.
McMichael spent most of his outstanding race in Chicago and helped take the Bears to a Super Bowl title during the 1985 season. It was a selection of twice in Pro Bowl and was named for four All-Pro teams.
Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears haste to the pin during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Chicago on December 13, 1992. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty images)
McMichael finished his career at the Bears with 92½ captures. Played for him New England patriots And the Green Bay Packers, also: Bookliens to his career in the 15 -year -old NFL.
