WATCH: Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s Wife Misty Reveals Gold Hall of Fame 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.
Check out the moment Mongo’s wife reveals her golden strands.
On behalf of Steve McMichael, his wife, Misty, unpacks her gold jacket for the first time!
She received this @HaggarCo Golden Jacket @NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Hall of Fame President Jim Porter.#PFHOF24 pic.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 spokesperson 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 the ALS he fought so valiantly over the past three years,” the spokesperson said. “The Hall of Fame is planning to present his honor at his home. Steve and his family are grateful for the fans’ continued support.”
McMichael, 66, has been battling ALS for three years. He was elected to the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in February. He was a finalist for this year’s Senior category along with Randy Gradishar and Art Powell.
Each candidate was voted individually by the selection committee. The selections for the Hall of Fame were announced at NFL Honors. McMichael’s wife was also present in Las Vegas to accept his selection.
The 50-person selection committee narrowed the senior finalists from a group of 12 seniors, who will remain under consideration for next year’s class of honorees. Each senior finalist needed at least an 80% pass rate to be inducted. Mongo got the votes.
Former Bears Devin Hester and Julius Peppers were elected to the Hall of Fame as part of the Modern Era players group. They helped increase the number of Bears Hall of Famers to 39, which led the league even before the trio were elected to Canton.
