Chicago Bears legend and Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael remains hospitalized Friday after being admitted to intensive care unit because of an infection.
'Mongo' was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last weekChicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who is battling ALS, remains hospitalized Friday with a urinary tract infection.Chicago Bears legend and Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael remains hospitalized Friday after being admitted to intensive care unit because of an infection.
A spokesperson for the family said McMichael was brought to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox by ambulance Thursday after he spiked a fever and appeared to be very lethargic. They said he is being treated for a urinary tract infection. While the family initially said McMichael was taken to the hospital with suspected pneumonia, they released a statement shortly before 8:30 p.m. saying he had an infection instead.He played 13 seasons with the Bears, making the Pro Bowl in five of them. McMichael's wife, Misty, traveled to Las Vegas for the ceremony, attending on his behalf. Former Bears teammates from the 1985 Super Bowl championship team stayed behind to watch alongside McMichael. Mongo's last hospital stay was back in August when he spent nearly a week battling sepsis and pneumonia. McMichael communicates through a special device that follows eye movements. He has made it clear how much the Hall of Fame means to him.. He had plenty of support from Bears fans, including many from Homer Glen, where McMichael now lives. His family is hoping Mongo will be strong enough to travel to Canton, Ohio later this summer for the formal induction to the Hall of Fame. They're asking for all his longtime fans to pray he heals from this medical setback quickly.Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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