The Legend of Steve "Mongo" McMichael

Steve McMichael was a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears.

A first-team All-American out of the University of Texas, this defensive tackle was drafted by the New England Patriots in Round 3 of the 1980 NFL Draft.

After being released by the Patriots before the start of the 1981 season, he signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent and by 1983 he was a full-time starter.

He played in 203 games over his 13 years with the Bears. He had 98 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 safeties (playoffs included).

Career highlights and awards

Super Bowl champion (XX)
2× First-team All-Pro (1985, 1987)
3× Second-team All-Pro (1986, 1988, 1991)
2× Pro Bowl (1986, 1987)
PFR 1980's All-Decade Team
Top 100 greatest Bears of All-Time
Consensus All-American (1979)
First-team All-SWC (1978, 1979)

In 2024 Steve McMichael was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.