WATCH: Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s wife Misty presents Hall of Fame gold jacket Originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
Bears Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael accepted his gold jacket on behalf of his wife, Misty, Friday night during the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
Watch the moment Mongo’s wife reveals her golden threads.
On behalf of Steve McMichael, his wife, Misty, unpacks her gold jacket for the first time!
She received this @HaggarCo Golden jacket of @NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Hall of Fame President Jim Porter.#Hall of Fame of the French Football Federation 24 image.twitter.com/KHklSMDyri
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 3, 2024
McMichael was unable to travel to Canton, Ohio, for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony due to complications from ALS, a family spokesman said in a statement in early June.
“Steve McMichael will not be able to travel to Canton, Ohio, for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame due to complications from ALS, which he battled so valiantly over the past three years,” the spokesperson said. “The Hall of Fame is making plans to honor him at his home. Steve and his family appreciate the continued support of fans.”
McMichael, 66, has been battling ALS for three years. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2024 Class in February. He was part of this year’s Seniors category finalists along with Randy Gradishar and Art Powell.
The selection committee voted individually on each candidate. The Hall of Fame selections were announced at the NFL’s awards ceremony. McMichael’s wife was also on hand in Las Vegas to accept his selection.
The 50-person selection committee selected the senior finalists from a pool of 12 seniors, who will continue to be considered for next year’s admitted class. Each senior finalist needed at least an 80 percent approval vote to be admitted. Mongo got the votes.
Former Bears Devin Hester and Julius Peppers were elected to the Hall of Fame as part of the Modern Era player group. They helped increase the number of Bears Hall of Famers to 39, which led the league even before the trio was elected to Canton.