Chicago Bears Legend Mongo Was Admitted To ICU Amid ALS Battle On Thursday
Former Chicago Bears Legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael was admitted to the ICU on Thursday night Amid an ALS battle.
Former defensive tackle Steve McMichael was hospitalized overnight.
65-year-old McMichael, a pro football hall of fame semifinalist, who was battling with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS) for a very long time admitted to the hospital. Steve’s publicist released the official statement this Friday regarding his health scare.
The statement reads,
“Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael was hospitalized last night. He was admitted to the ICU unconscious with sepsis and put on two IV antibiotics McMichael is battling ALS. Like the tough warrior he is, he is now awake, and his vitals are better. His wife, Misty, is at his side and is asking his fans for their prayers.”
Larry Mayer said, “Received this from Steve McMichael’s publicist this morning.” with a photo of the statement.
Received this from Steve McMichael’s publicist this morning: pic.twitter.com/ekyJVDhg5y
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) August 4, 2023
Texas native Steve aka Mongo, was a Sun Bowl Champion who played in the NFL from 1980-1994. Most of his career was spent with the Chicago Bears. In his overall NFL career, racked up 838 tackles and 95 sacks.
He earned All-Pro honors five times and was named “Top 100 Greatest Bears of All-Time.”
He was not only an NFL legend but also a wrestling legend who joined WCW on September 4, 1995. He was suffering from ALS illness for a very long time. The NFL fans and the Wrestling world both are praying for Legendary Mongo.
We hope Steve McMichael gets well soon.
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