Former Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael revealed to WGN’s Jarrett Payton this week that he’s been diagnosed with 36-month onset ALS.
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@troylowe8144 ай бұрын
The man done more that most of us, hes a superbowl champion and a Four Horseman. Absolute legend.
@vickrunalza80574 ай бұрын
Is heart wrenching to see the man in such shape.
@NachoLuchaLibre3 ай бұрын
I'm glad he called it by the disease's name Lou Gehrig disease someone who also battled with the same thing 😢
@LordBeezleDwarf4 ай бұрын
I have too much respect for this man now. Realizing and acknowledging weirdly everything happens for a reason shows true intellect imo
@stevenzack14973 жыл бұрын
Mr. McMichael is handling this like a true warrior. God bless him and watch over him.
@jonmolina9483 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry. Diamonds 💎 are forever, and so are the Four Horseman. What he said at the end is priceless.
@5papa4 ай бұрын
Well stated Steve. You are a true and honest human being. This country needs more like you. God bless you.
@jackruby11373 жыл бұрын
That is a Chicago Bear! God bless him.
@sjs15553 ай бұрын
Yeah. God blessed him with this horrible disease.
@dwade6322 Жыл бұрын
What a POWERFUL interview. Bless Mongo,and all who suffer. ❤️
@clarewelter220710 ай бұрын
My prayers go out to Steve McMichael and his family. He is a very brave man.
@sjs15553 ай бұрын
How are prayers going to help this man? If there is a God, he gave him this horrible disease. WTF is wrong with you?
@justkeating83993 жыл бұрын
Even during his WcW days, Mongo always represented the Chicago Bears HARD! Himself, Dent, Hampton, and the Fridge...best front four ever.
@joeshields20054 ай бұрын
Nah I would take the gang green from the Eagles . White , Simmons , Brown , Golic
@mtphill714 ай бұрын
Steel Curtain GOAT
@mtphill714 ай бұрын
@@joeshields2005Steel Curtain GOAT
@joselara10223 жыл бұрын
Raider Fan here .. God Bless him !!! Loved watching him in WCW and on the field. Mongo is a and will be always a Tuff Bad A** DUDE. I’ll keep you in my prayers !!!
@jerrycooper66823 жыл бұрын
He was part of one of my happiest times. 85 Bears were awesome. Prayers for him.
@Herofixtv3 жыл бұрын
Mine also
@AndyRich20224 ай бұрын
I remember this guy in WCW and he was an amazing wrestler I feel so sorry for him but as long as you keep going that's the main thing god bless
@invictawarrior3 жыл бұрын
Just wow, I never knew how wise and courageous Steve has become in the face of his diagnosis. That's poise and character. God bless this man.
@cimerians3 жыл бұрын
This is perhaps the best video clip I've seen. Leave this on up on youtube forever. Bless Steve.
@vmjr5433 жыл бұрын
Dear Lord touch him with your healing hand and out stretched arms of Love and compassion
@CoachTR3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@jeremysimpson38652 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@MEEPEES3 жыл бұрын
I just lost a brother in law to ALS. I feel so bad for Steve. I pray they find a cure for this horrible disease.
@adrienneflowersscott92903 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😔
@veteranpatriot44743 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your Loss as well. May God Grany You and Your Family Peace.
@veteranpatriot44743 жыл бұрын
@@adrienneflowersscott9290 AMEN MY SISTER.
@psycho4agY3 жыл бұрын
I’m so very sorry! I lost my granny to it in 1999.
@DianaFlores-pv2ji3 жыл бұрын
Steve hit the nail on the head, Compassion. I totally agree with him, may GOD Bless You Steve. Keeping you and your family in our prayers 🙏🙏
@ryanmiller93843 жыл бұрын
McMichael has always been a favorite, what a warrior.
@karmaisreal2613 жыл бұрын
That is a man’s man right there. God bless you Mongo, never watched football but I loved you in WCW, especially on commentary going back and forth with The great Bobby Heenan.
@TheNaturalPatHarris3 жыл бұрын
Bobby “The Stain” Heenan
@michaelpacini13323 жыл бұрын
Steve has lived his life to the fullest just like the way he played. He is a great human being . Thoughts and prayers for him . You are loved by many Mongo.
@danielseverson95653 жыл бұрын
Even as a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. I wish him and his family the best!
@thehealthychefri3 жыл бұрын
Who gives a shit if you are a Packer fan!
@gearjunkie34123 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you ment well. But that comment came off horrible.
@teamclarktrackfield3 жыл бұрын
@@thehealthychefri Really?......
@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti68542 жыл бұрын
Didn't Mongo also play for the Packers? 🤔
@peterrodby2786 Жыл бұрын
Who cares who you follow! This sport is claiming lives and the NFL does not care!
@tydiab88383 жыл бұрын
Payton God rest his soul,greatest man in sports, that's why there's a reward named after him. Steve is in my prayers 🙏
@btraina853 жыл бұрын
Pray for Mongo. He looks like another person
@jrbr5493 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is just sad. I remember how mad he was at the McCaskey family when he was at the end of his career. And to hear him now give them thanks says a lot about this man. He's lived a great life and deserved more perhaps. But he seems grateful for what he was given.
@adrienneflowersscott92903 жыл бұрын
Sending prayers to Mongo and to all families who have losses loved ones to this horrible disease. I loss my cousin Carla to this ALS. We love you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙💙 🐻 🏈
@briannat1086 Жыл бұрын
A Bears fan since 1969...this guy one of the VERY BEST Bears in history. LOVE this man! #76 Hall of Famer!
@danoberweiser933 жыл бұрын
Bear Down, Steve! Thanks for the memories. You guys made us all feel like we were a part of your Championship season, (and family), and all the ups and downs before and after. God Bless you 🙏✝️🙏
@maynardferguson95993 жыл бұрын
Well said Mongo. You're a good man. Bless you my friend.
@SuperPrince10073 жыл бұрын
My heart truly goes out to this great man and one of the best defensive players on that awesome Chicago Bear team.
@erichoward17313 жыл бұрын
Stay Up Mongo 4 Horseman 4 Life My Prayers Go Out To You Brother.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@jeffyule47093 жыл бұрын
God Bless him what a fine man. And bless his family and the Chicago Bears too. Walter's son is fantastic!
@joepalooka47203 жыл бұрын
Loved watching him play as a kid , I’m crying right now , God bless Steve and his loved ones and all of those affected by this devastating disease
@yourthaiguy3 жыл бұрын
What a warrior... A pleasure watching you work Steve all those years. God bless and our prayers are out for you...
@notsosilentbob3 жыл бұрын
As an avid pro football fan, it's hard to imagine these big, strong athletes being stricken with such terrible diseases. But they are mortal too. Dwight Clark died due to ALS a few years ago. Like him, Steve seems to be handling this with such grace, expressing more concern for others than for himself. I do pray for you.
@donnyblondy85063 жыл бұрын
always remember what Lyle Allzado looked like late in life
@CoachTR3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Clark died. 🙏
@notsosilentbob3 жыл бұрын
@@CoachTR Sadly he passed away in 2018 at just 61 years old. Even though I didn't personally know these guys, it's heart-breaking to see your heroes taken so early.
@CoachTR3 жыл бұрын
@@notsosilentbob facts
@slabbusterrtr76902 жыл бұрын
They are human to
@Romans15.3210 ай бұрын
What a beautiful message Sir. Thank you. I see you will now become a hall of famer. Im happy for you. You seem in acceptance and peace. God be with you.❤
@jetgold3 жыл бұрын
Prayers for Mongo one of the nicest tough guys. 🙏
@millenniumtowerskelton51433 жыл бұрын
Praying for Steve “Mongo” McMichael. Praying for him and his Family. 🙏🏻❤️
@dexterbernard27013 жыл бұрын
Getting to speak with the son of Sweetness is priceless. When he referred to Jarrett as "My Son..." I got a little chocked up.
@brianhenderson61373 жыл бұрын
never was a bears fan but after watching this i realized just how precious life is and what a short time on this earth is for some of us god bless you michael and many others going thru this
@Jimbob488633 жыл бұрын
It’s sad. He signed a autograph for me at the auto show a few years back. Great man As a little boy I really looked up to him and all the bears.
@ReinEngel3 жыл бұрын
The passion he exuded while wrestling was an absolute pleasure to watch. He was truly having fun out there, and it showed.
@Steven-rp8zo3 жыл бұрын
Life is short and eternity is forever. Peace be with you.
@darrellmfume45053 жыл бұрын
what a GREAT football player he was back in his day. I wish McMichael well.
@carlbaumeister34393 жыл бұрын
I’m a Packer fan, but I can pray for him, too. Terrible disease.
@teamclarktrackfield3 жыл бұрын
@Carl B....I am a life long Bears Fan. The Pack and Da Bears have battled for years, but u my friend just displayed what a true Packer fan is to us Bear fans.....Class 👍🏽
@tedurban98533 жыл бұрын
I will pray for you Sir, please get well YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL 💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Always Keep a positive attitude Love you for all you've done for everyone 💪💪❤❤🙏🙏
@ScoopWinthorpe4 ай бұрын
Love you Mongo. My favorite US Champion. ✨
@kevinronske989410 ай бұрын
Mike was the rock in the middle of the Chicago D.He was fast off the ball and a huge disruption in opposing teams back field.Miss those years of him playing.He gave his all on every down.
@drheckle3 жыл бұрын
My idol for 8 years of my life! God bless you and thank you for sharing your talents and life.
@Larseus11 ай бұрын
Very wise man, deep, totally a champion mindset, one of the greats from the 85 roster and Bears legacy! Such a shame on his ALS
@doubleb57224 ай бұрын
Love you Mongo 💪🏽🙏🤙🏽
@LucidoMafia3 жыл бұрын
Mongo you were a great football player and a good wrestler. May God give you strength.
@eXtremeFX20104 ай бұрын
I just now saw this in comparison with what his current condition is now in other videos... ALS is a cruel cruel disease. Prayers for him and others.
@suzanne2963 жыл бұрын
We just never know when 🤔. Have faith. Keep plugging Steve.
@tydiab88383 жыл бұрын
Compassion conquers everything ❤
@Tecumseh4Rus3 жыл бұрын
As a strange breed of an existing fan of both Bears and Packers combined; I am truly saddened by this humble man being stricken by this disease. I saw him play and he was a privilege to watch. And now I am cheering him on again. My prayers go out to 'Mongo' and his family. God bless you sir!
@Cyko..4 ай бұрын
It's crazy how life can take unexpected turns. He was so big and strong on the field, and he was a big tough wrestler in WCW. Now he's dwindled into almost nothing and bedridden. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a cruel illness that causes the motor neurons inside your spinal cord to die. Over time, your muscles degenerate and you become a prisoner in your own body - progressively losing the ability to move, speak, swallow and, eventually, breathe. There is no cure. No one has ever gotten better after a diagnosis of ALS. The battle is almost over. Prayers to him.
@leereeder22933 жыл бұрын
Mongo my prayers are with you dear friend loved you as a player and know that you still have a great mind
@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if words can capture it, maybe watching the old game footage and the cameras panning the crowds can capture it. What Mongo and the rest of that team created was feeling good, feeling excited, positive, energized, full of life. That 85 Superbowl and that era meant a lot to my dad as grown man, and to me as a kid at the time, and meant a lot to so many Bears fans. I wish for comfort and happy memories for McMichael as he faces ALS now.
@chrisc38003 ай бұрын
Watching his short documentary last Sunday on espn I think twice before I complain about ANYTHING …your a brave man McMicheal …god bless you man 🎯💯 I really hope u make it to canton in august I’m rooting for you brother man 💪🏾
@mrmoviemanic14 ай бұрын
Always a champion Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, thank you so much not just for your football career, but your WCW career, always four horseman.
@greensombrero36413 жыл бұрын
We stand with you! All the best for you.
@gregwayne67854 ай бұрын
Great football player and hell of a man. God bless.
@jhonjco323 жыл бұрын
God bless you and your family, Steve! I WILL be praying for you. You are a true champion!!!
@jonbfrom2544 ай бұрын
Damn mongo I been fan from your days with bears. Then when become wrestler I got watch every week. Thank you for lifetime great memories. And I wish you best and congratulations on your hof . It's been over due for some years
@merrillmilner87174 ай бұрын
That's so sad it's heartbreaking. It sheds an alternate light on the life of a football player. It happened to Jason Becker, too.
@steveludwig42004 ай бұрын
Best of luck and health. Prayers for your sir......
@RyanGRyan19853 жыл бұрын
All the love to mongo, beast of the bloke, elite mindset
@denniseverett19043 жыл бұрын
Admiring the bravery and amazingly none of this " why me?" Life sure isn't fair. And God Bless you too Jarrett. Your dad is always wirh you and proud of you as can be ❤🙏
@groves198813 жыл бұрын
Wow brother Much Love from OhiO Sending loving healing energy your way🙏🏼🙏🏿💪🏼💪🏿 I suffered from 3 bad knock out head concussions in a 4 month period when I was 13, and have suffered ALOT everyday from it. But what you said I'm starting to finally see as well, Compassion truly helps see the greatness in everyone❤️❤️ Bear Down BEAR FAMILY Much Love from OhiO Namaste 🙏🏼🙏🏿
@mudshark28ify3 жыл бұрын
We Love you Brother Mongo no matter what your health is now you are a warrior and will always will be a warrior. Keep it tight and right mentally but after seeing you speak to Jared your doing that. GO BEARS 🐻!!
@davidmiles46783 жыл бұрын
Loved him in WCW 4 horsemen
@tomsteinhardt47223 жыл бұрын
From a Packers fan, love you brother.
@NeoNitty3 жыл бұрын
Prayers for you and your family Mr. McMichael.... not easy seeing you like this, much less any of the greats of yesterday. Prayers for you sir💯💯💯I’m a giants fan but I’m a league fan more so...and we love you all.
@BensonSooner3 жыл бұрын
Great man, just said a prayer per his request
@davedutile63174 ай бұрын
Awesome interview. Steve was very articulate and inspirational. Prayers and God bless.
@Boobiebeardown4 ай бұрын
God bless you brother 🙏🏽
@whitenoise5463 жыл бұрын
I was born in Cook Co hospital in Chicago in 66', then my late father worked for American Airlines and moved us to DFW once the new (and current) DFW Int'l was built and AA moved their base operations here from O'Hare in 71'. I lived in Addison, IL til I was 5, but still loved Chicago, all my extended family there, and especially the Bears and Cubs! (yes, I'm a north-sider, sorry Sox fans...because the crappy Rangers are my AL baseball team). My older brother and I always spent every Summer 4-6 weeks with our extended family in Chicago. I'd watch all the day games back then the Cubs played every afternoon on WGN at my grandma's place in Argo/Summit area. That was before they put lights at Wrigley Field. Great memories and I MISS my sliders (White Castle). If y'all can have Whataburger (a TX staple) up there, we should have White Castles down here, freshly made, not this frozen crap we have to buy in the stores down here. All that said, I graduated HS down here in 85', the year my Bears won it all with that magnificent D, much like my Texas A&M Aggies (sorry Mongo! I know you're a tu grad hehe) had in the late 80s/early 90s with The Wrecking Crew on D during my time at A&M. I loved Walter, love McMahon and his swagger and intensity, the Bears D with the savage hits, all that! I remember Mongo even being in WCW with Flair & Co and to see how ALS has taken this man down saddens me, but love his fight. Mongo, Big Dan Hampton #99, The Fridge, Dent, Wilson, the two safeties that would take your head off, much like the 70s Raiders, just pumped me up every game watching these dudes DESTROY opposing QBs and offenses, particularly guys like Theisman, Phil Simms, any Packers, Lions, or Viqueens QBs. And the offense (like A&M) wasn't flashing, but just smash mouth, mostly run it down your throat with the amazing and legendary Walter Peyton, who himself like Zeke would just run people over. I love my birth city and my Bears. I have my DFW teams and A&M love too, but first and foremost, I'll ALWAYS be a Chicago'en and a Midwest guy (with a little TX spice to his personality). I'm 55 now, with several surgeries and other medical issues now from my own shift-working, stressful job, as well as battling depression (this coming from a very strong-willed guy just like Mongo). Love y'all, always will and DFW and Chicago will always be my first love and dedication. My wife of 26 years is a Denver transplant, so we go back n forth about what city and teams are better in all sports. Jarrett, stay strong my brother and know your father is always smiling and looking down at you, just like I hope my own dad (who was the AA employee and died right before Christmas 2012), and grandparents (who were Chicago'ens), and my father-in-law who just passed from Parkinson's disease (horrible just like cancer, ALS, MS, on and on) . Stay strong, Chicago. My apologies for the dissertation. Mongo, you and all my Bears favorites will always be in my prayers and thoughts. God bless you all.
@electric86683 жыл бұрын
I hope Mongo pull thru and I think he's Jarrett Payton's Godfather.
@codypape374610 ай бұрын
One of my dads favorite players 💔
@jamiemaslar6584 ай бұрын
Steve I watched you play when I was young. You were a beast. People know how great you were. Keep up the good fight brother. From a lifelong Steelers fan. 🙏
@mjhirish844 ай бұрын
God bless him
@davidmcmichael81133 жыл бұрын
I’m five foot nothing at one hundred and nothing. We share the same last name and when I played ball people would ask if I was related to the Great MONGO. All I would say is I have the blood of a Mc Michael and they carried the last guy I hit off the field. MONGO you have ALLWAYS been my #1 Inspiration to push hard and conquer. God Bless.
@almightylordgodjesus23964 ай бұрын
I love you, Steve, and though I am late to the game, I pray for your healing, and congratulations to you for making the Hall of Fame! I love you, Steve!
@playthingsracing884 ай бұрын
God Bless Steve Packers fans all over are praying for you as well
@tjbbmr3 жыл бұрын
This just blew me away. I’m sobbing. Blew me away. What a positive guy. Wow…..
@jacobhearns97243 жыл бұрын
We love you Steve. Many many prayers coming your way, sir.
@ShineDawg4 ай бұрын
The Bear community is full of love for these guys
@ShineDawg4 ай бұрын
I'm an outsider looking in and it brings me so much to see so much love. It's a beautiful community
@mikeymclucky Жыл бұрын
I live you Mongo! I was fortunate to meet you. You were so nice and talked to all the fans!!
@nathantibbs46024 ай бұрын
Mongo is a man…. I love when my hero’s are who I thought they were. Never doubted Mongo would be fighting this every step… HOF now and well deserved and should have been in years ago. Prayer works. God bless you
@DanielLopez-fj9yz4 ай бұрын
Steve is one of the best humans to live
@jbsmooth79963 жыл бұрын
Praying brother
@JO-gr5bp3 жыл бұрын
God bless you and thank you ! A Fan.
@ralphmontemalo63784 ай бұрын
That’s a GREAT man right there!!!
@lions_tribe77592 жыл бұрын
Forever our Mongo, Monster of the Midway!!!
@TruthHasSpoken4 ай бұрын
Compassion. The world sorely misses it and needs it. He is so right. God bless him.
@thomaskelly85713 жыл бұрын
This is what being a role model is all about......not running your big mouth for attention or bashing the police . God bless you and your family Mongo.
@RCstrats3 жыл бұрын
What you said at the end speaks volumes. Good luck my good man!!!
@michaeltoney29384 ай бұрын
I never had the opportunity, to see McMichael's play in the NFL. But in the ring at WCW. McMichael's was awesome. Some of his promos, as a wrestler and an announcer was hilarious. Especially, when he was part of the horseman. Great individual. God bless him and his family.
@larry22814 ай бұрын
Sad to see how fast it goes but I’m glad he got his hall of fame induction while he was still alive