Former Chicago Bears star and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame selection Steve McMichael is back home after spending over a week in the hospital due to an infection.
McMichael, who has been living with ALS since his diagnosis in 2021, can no longer speak and requires around-the-clock care. He was brought to the hospital due to pneumonia fears and underwent a blood transfusion, his family said in a statement. He also had MRSA, a bacterial infection.
“He’s one tough guy,” Misty McMichael said, via ABC7 Chicago. “He’s Mongo and his DNA is different! Keep those prayers coming! Thank you!”
Earlier this month, several members of the historic ’85 Bears team were at McMichael’s side when it was announced he would be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2024 induction class.
The 66-year-old, who won Super Bowl XX with Chicago, was a five-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler during 13 seasons played for the Bears. McMichael also spent one year with the New England Patriots as a rookie in 1980, and his final NFL season with the Green Bay Packers in 1994. He set a Bears franchise record with 191 straight games played, and ranks second in Chicago history with 92.5 sacks.
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Author: Jordan Dajani
February 24, 2024 | 12:06 pm
