Soon after his career ended, McMichael got involved with wrestling. In April 1995, he was in Lawrence Taylor’s corner at the WWF’s WrestleMania when the New York Giants great met Bam Bam Bigelow.

HOMER GLEN. Ill. (WGN) — Chicago Bears great and legendary sports personality Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael died at age 67 on Wednesday, following a years-long battle with ALS.

Former Bears defensive star Steve McMichael, second from left, helps carry coach Mike Ditka off the field after beating the Patriots in Super Bowl 20, on Jan. 26, 1986, in New Orleans.

CHICAGO — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team whose larger-than-life personality made him a fixture in the Windy City for ...

Chicago Bears nine-time Pro Bowler Mike Singletary (50) gets a bear hug from teammate Steve McMichael (76) prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Chicago, Dec. 13, 1992.

FILE - A video board displays an image of former NFL player Steve McMichael during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/David Richard) ...

McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team who remained a fixture in the Windy City for decades, died Wednesday following a battle with ALS.

Soon after his career ended, McMichael got involved with wrestling. In April 1995, he was in Lawrence Taylor’s corner at the WWF’s WrestleMania when the New York Giants great met Bam Bam Bigelow.

An All-Pro in 1985 and 1987, McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024. He played in a franchise-record 191 consecutive games from 1981 to 1993 and ranks second to Richard ...

Chicago Bears nine-time Pro Bowler Mike Singletary (50) gets a bear hug from teammate Steve McMichael (76) prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Chicago, Dec. 13, 1992.