Confirmed: Big Bears Another Infection Arises in Steve McMichael.
Chicago, Illinois — Days after the Bears legend was sent to a critical care unit, Steve “Mongo” McMichael developed a second infection, according to his family on Saturday.
As of Saturday afternoon, McMichael was receiving a blood transfusion due to his difficult-to-treat MRSA staph infection.
In a statement, his family added, “We are asking for your prayers to get Steve through this difficult time.” “Steve and his family and close friends believe in the power of prayer.”
Following his hospital admission on Thursday, McMichael, 66, was found to have a urinary tract infection rather than pneumonia. His family said on Friday that he was anticipated to be discharged from the hospital in the coming days after receiving antibiotics and having a thoracentesis, a procedure to clear fluid from the lungs.
A week after being selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the retired defensive tackle was admitted to the hospital. Along with Devin Hester and Julius Peppers, two former Bears, he becomes a member of the 2024 Hall of Fame class. The induction event is scheduled for August 3.
During his 15-year NFL career, McMichael played for 13 seasons (1981–1993), 13 of them with the Bears. A key member of the Bears’ storied “46 defense,” he helped the team win a Super Bowl and had one of the best seasons in NFL history in 1985.
Even after retiring, McMichael continued to be well-liked in Chicago and frequently appeared on sports radio in the area. In the Continental Indoor Football League, he was also the coach of the Chicago Slaughter from 2007 to 2013.
He wrestled professionally for five years in the 1990s as well.
Lou Gehrig’s disease, also referred to as ALS, was identified as McMichael’s condition in 2021.
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