Steve “Mongo' McMichael will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this Saturday.
Hall of Fame induction plans for Chicago Bears great Steve "Mongo" McMichael were revealed Monday. Due to McMichael's battle with ALS, Jim Porter, the president of the Hall of Fame, will travel to McMichael's home in Homer Glen to present the iconic gold jacket and bust to him in person.McMichael's wife, daughter and Hall of Fame former teammates, Jim Covert and Richard Dent, will also be in attendance.
McMichael has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame every year since he was eligible more than 20 years ago, and after more than two decades of advocating for the induction, McMichael finally achieved his dream of becoming a Pro Football Hall of Famer.RELATED STORIES:In his career, McMichael played 13 seasons with the Bears, and ranks second in Bears history with 92.5 sacks. His 95.0 career sacks rank fourth in NFL history by a defensive tackle.
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