Bears Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion dies at age 67
McMichael battled ALS for more than four years, and was placed in hospice care earlier in the day on Wednesday.
Pro Football Hall of Fame President Jim Porter issued the following statement:
'Steve McMichael told everyone he would fight ALS with the same tenacity he showed for 15 seasons in the National Football League. And he did just that. Everyone who played with or against Steve shares the same opinion: No one battled longer or harder from the snap until the whistle than Steve the player. That legendary will to fight allowed him to experience his enshrinement as a member of the Hall's Class of 2024. And the love his teammates showed him throughout this difficult journey says everything about Steve the man.'
McMichael started his NFL career with the Patriots after being selected in the third round of he 1980 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas.
After being released by New England, McMichael joined the Chicago Bears the following season.
He went on to play a franchise-record 191 consecutive games for the Bears, becoming a starter at defensive tackle during the 1983 campaign. He earned a pair of trips to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. In addition, he earned three consecutive first-team All-Pro selections (1985-87).
Nicknamed 'Mongo,' McMichael played a key role in the Bears' Super Bowl XX run in 1986, ending a drought of nearly 20 years. He also helped Chicago win six division championships.
His 92.5 career sacks rank second in Bears history.
McMichael finished his career playing one season with the Green Bay Packers.
He appeared in 213 career NFL games, piling up 95 sacks, 838 total tackles, and 13 forced fumbles.
McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
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