Steve McMichael from the 85 Bears now in hospice care

[Gregg]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/pro-football-hall-of-famer-steve-mcmichael-transferred-to-hospice-care/ar-AA1DtY6S?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=f778ee76c5094ce8bf92120f7e3399ef&ei=18

 

Sad news. I remember him on the 85 Bears. What a great defense they had. He has been suffering from ALS which is a brutal disease. 

[DrDawkinstein]

Mongo!

 

Sad news. I was too young to remember him playing but I just watched the 30for30 on the 85 Bears and he is great in it. Recommend watching.

[stuvian]

Never knew he was a Patriot. That was a classic defense. The Bears have been but a rumour ever since. Not much for longevity with McMichael and Payton leaving us as they will. Life keeps you humble.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Sad. ALS is the worst

[Augie]

30 minutes ago, Gregg said:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/pro-football-hall-of-famer-steve-mcmichael-transferred-to-hospice-care/ar-AA1DtY6S?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=f778ee76c5094ce8bf92120f7e3399ef&ei=18

 

Sad news. I remember him on the 85 Bears. What a great defense they had. He has been suffering from ALS which is a brutal disease. 

 

I would not wish that on my worst enemy. Thank goodness for Hospice and the people who do that work. They are special people.  I don’t know if I could handle that position. 

 

I hope his loved ones can take some comfort while he is in their care. 

[holla83]

He was in rough shape when he was inducted into the HOF. It was only a matter of time. Sad! I'm 45 so I barely remember his playing career. But I remember his wrestling career. He was pretty entertaining in that genre.

[OJ Dingo]

25 minutes ago, holla83 said:

He was in rough shape when he was inducted into the HOF. It was only a matter of time. Sad! I'm 45 so I barely remember his playing career. But I remember his wrestling career. He was pretty entertaining in that genre.

I was amazed that was him when I saw the video of his bust reveal. Sad to see how much he deteriorated.

[BillsPride12]

Very sad news.  Unfortunately this was always going to be a matter of time.  Very happy he was alive when he was inducted into the HOF.  Thought that one was long overdue

[Beast]

Hopefully he passes quickly and as peaceful as possible. He’s already been through hell.

 

Tim Green from the Falcons and Syracuse U also has ALS and has for some time. Just an awful disease.

Edited 13 hours ago by Beast

[Mike in Horseheads]

Adam Schefter

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Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael passed away today after a long battle with ALS, family friend Jarrett Payton announced. Payton wrote: “With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with #ALS, surrounded by loved ones.

[BillsPride12]

RIP Mongo

 

Forever a Legend!

[Simon]

5 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:

I was too young to remember him playing but I just watched the 30for30 on the 85 Bears and he is great in it.

 

The most dominating, relentless and terrifying defense that I have ever seen on any football field.

And whoever is second, isn't even close.

They were that good, imo.

[DeepPass]

Great player on a great defense in the NFL.  They kicked ass!!

[HurlyBurly51]

RIP Mongo.  Glad you got to see your well deserved HOF induction