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Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael is not going to be launched till Friday on the earliest as he recovers from a urinary tract an infection and a bout with MRSA, his publicist mentioned.
McMichael was hospitalized for one week earlier than being voted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame. It appeared potential that the previous defensive lineman was going to be launched earlier within the week.
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Steve McMichael, #76 of the Chicago Bears, removes his helmet through the recreation in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Dec. 30, 1990 in Chicago. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Photographs)
“Steve McMichael will not be launched from the hospital till at the least tomorrow, Friday,” McMichael’s household spokesperson mentioned Thursday, through FOX 32 Chicago. “He’s anxious to get residence to Misty and Macy. We could have an replace tomorrow.”
The 66-year-old revealed his ALS prognosis in 2021, which made his latest well being battle harder. He was admitted into the ICU final Thursday, and his household introduced on Saturday he was recognized with MRSA and was present process a blood transfusion.
His household initially hoped to have him again residence on Tuesday, however then it was pushed to Thursday.
Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka is carried off the sphere by Steve McMichael, left, and William Perry after the Bears defeated the New England Patriots in Tremendous Bowl 20 in New Orleans on Jan. 26, 1986. (AP Picture/Phil Sandlin, File)
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“Thanks once more in your concern, prayers and assist,” the spokesperson added.
McMichael, lovingly referred to as “Mongo,” was named to the Corridor of Fame Class of 2024 together with Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers, Andre Johnson, Patrick Willis and Randy Gradishar.
He’s scheduled to be inducted in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3.
McMichael’s spouse, Misty, mentioned the previous defensive sort out received the decision about being named a finalist in August. A household spokesperson mentioned a petition and letter-writing marketing campaign in assist of McMichael was launched in 2022.
Former Chicago Bears gamers Steve McMichael, middle, and Dan Hampton, proper, snort as they greet one another earlier than the ALS Stroll for Life at Soldier Discipline on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune Information Service through Getty Photographs)
McMichael spent the vast majority of his standout profession in Chicago and helped lead the franchise to the Tremendous Bowl title through the 1985 season. He was a two-time Professional Bowl choice and was named to 4 All-Professional groups.
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He completed his Bears profession with 92.5 sacks.
Fox Information’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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