A spokesperson for Steve 'Mongo' McMichael said Hall of Fame organizers are making plans for a special presentation at the home of the former Bears player.
It's been a long time coming, but Chicago Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael will finally be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August. The 66-year-old was included in the 2024 seniors category of finalists. McMichael's wife, Misty, lobbied for the former defensive tackle's enshrinement. The announcement was met with excitement, but it now appears McMichael will not be able to make the trip to Canton, Ohio, for his induction ceremony.
McMichael's family spokesperson, Betsy Shepherd, said complications from ALS will prevent the Bears great from traveling. Steve McMichael will not be able to travel to Canton, Ohio, for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction due to complications of ALS he has so valiantly fought the last three years,' Shepherd said in a statement. 'The Hall of Fame is making plans for presenting his honor at his home.' McMichael spent the majority of his standout career in Chicago and helped lead the franchise to the Super Bowl title during the 1985 season.
Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers headline the star-studded group of modern era players in the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Peppers and Hester both played for the Bears. Chicago is scheduled to play the Houston Texans in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton Aug. 1. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 3. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bears legend Steve McMichael unable to travel to Hall of Fame induction due to ALS complicationsThe Pro Football Hall of Fame will honor the former Bears great at his home instead of having him come to Canton, Ohio, a family spokesperson said in a statement Friday.
Read more »
Here's a sneak peak at Chicago Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael's Hall of Fame bustAhead of Mongo's induction, Team Mongo, the official team for McMichael's fight against ALS, posted a sneak peak at McMichael's Hall of Fame bust in a social media post.
Read more »
Devin Hester, Steve McMichael select presenters for Hall of Fame ceremonyChicago Bears legends Devin Hester and Steve McMichael have made the choice for the person who will introduce them during the Pro Football Hall of Fame…
Read more »
Chicago Bears schedule to be released Wednesday; Bears to host Jaguars in London in Week 6The Bears' full 2024 schedule will be released at 7 p.m.
Read more »
How the Pro Football Hall of Fame is making a special exception for Bears legend Steve McMichaelThe hall of fame is making a special exception for the Bears' legend and his hall of fame induction.
Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: TikTok Star Monet McMichael Enters Her ‘Rose Era’ With Snif Fragrance CollaborationTikTok Star Monet McMichael has teamed with fragrance brand Snif to launch Rose Era.
Read more »