Former Chicago Bears star and up to date Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame choice Steve McMichael has been hospitalized as a result of an an infection and is within the intensive care unit, his household told ABC 7 Chicago. McMichael is bettering from his situation as his household is hoping he can return early this week.
Spouse Misty McMichael launched an announcement Sunday tat his household hopes to have him residence as early as Tuesday.
“He is one robust man,” Misty McMichael mentioned, via ABC7 Chicago. “He is Mongo and his DNA is totally different! Maintain these prayers coming! Thanks!”
McMichael, who has been dwelling with ALS since his analysis in 2021, can now not converse and requires around-the-clock care. He was delivered to the hospital as a result of pneumonia fears and is now present process a blood transfusion, his household said in a statement Saturday. He additionally has MRSA, a bacterial an infection.
“We’re asking in your prayers to get Steve by way of this troublesome time,” the household mentioned. “Steve, his household and shut buddies imagine within the energy of prayer. Thanks.”
Earlier this month, a number of members of the historic ’85 Bears workforce have been at McMichael’s facet when it was introduced he can be part of the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame’s 2024 induction class.
The 66-year-old, who received Super Bowl XX with Chicago, was a five-time All-Professional and two-time Professional Bowler throughout 13 seasons performed for the Bears. McMichael additionally spent one yr with the New England Patriots as a rookie in 1980, and his remaining NFL season with the Inexperienced Bay Packers in 1994. He set a Bears franchise file with 191 straight video games performed, and ranks second in Chicago historical past with 92.5 sacks.
