Former Bear Steve 'Mongo' McMichael reacts to Hall of Fame induction

It was an exceptional moment for Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael as the official word of his induction into the Hall of Fame was announced Thursday night.
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[@Mike-jv4rz]

Seeing that man in that conditions just wrecks me- God bless this man, a BEAR legend...

[@anchmcle]

Wreks me from my heart. Glad he is experiencing the recognition

[@TomManning-cs4el]

He is going to hell for using drugs to save his life this is worse than abortions

[@aa_da_man]

Yea Same Here

[@MatthewKearney69]

Bears plus more popularity from late 90s in wcw as the member of the 4 horsemen n had the bears jacket n Halliburton suitcase 👍👍.. was married to Debra who then married stone cold Steve Austin 👍

[@waynejohanson1083]

It was hard for me to watch. I did not realize he was in that bad of condition.

[@DoctorDoom84]

I knew him from WCW. Hard to see him like this. You deserve it Mongo.

[@jmjfanss]

and after he dies, put him into the wwe hall of fame.

[@animalmother1582]

He may already be in the wrestling hall of fame. I know the Horsemen are in as a group. Don't know if they included him. They certainly should have.

[@DeckerMavado]

​@@animalmother1582 They only counted the original 4 members, cause if they did every horseman..... If you look at that list there's one that stands out

[@PROGROCK-tr9hw]

So sad to see him like this.Remember him from WCW

[@andrewft31]

@@DeckerMavadoactually they did the second version of the Horsemen: Flair, Blanchard, Arn and Barry Windham… they snubbed Ole Anderson

[@jimmy1154]

The body eventually fails for everyone, but the spirit never dies. Congratulations Steve, you made it.

[@randyg.7940]

So true!!!

[@SwivelHippie]

@@thatoneguybones8036 body's don't fail in prison?

[@joesph206]

This is true.

[@charlescraft5582]

Bobby Heenan: Mongo, I never seen anybody fall so far so fast. Mongo: Bobby, don’t judge me by your limitations.

[@ruddM]

​@@SwivelHippieI think he means the spirit "dies"

[@gregorycarlson6632]

My Dad died of ALS in 1992. It is one of the very worst ways to die. For family watching a loved one go through this is agonizing. My Dad didn’t want to go on a feeding tube or a respirator so he chose a passive suicide. He just stopped eating and drinking and he didn’t announce it; he just did it and I would do the very same thing myself. Prayers for Steve and his family that God will give them the grace and the strength to get through this. 🙏🙏

[@SuperChaos002]

My condolences to you and your family. It must have been so difficult to go through all that.

[@mikepalmer2219]

My aunt died from it as well. It really really sucks.

[@straycatttt2766]

@@mikepalmer2219, my aunt also died from it. I once visited her with my dad. She previously had been an outgoing, heavyset lady. She had become a skinny, crying lady unable to speak. Her daughter took care of her. Really sad.

[@animalmother1582]

So sorry to hear that story about your father. I've been of the opinion that when life comes to that, it should be an option to go in a comfortable way. Something that felt like it was being talked about in the 90s. And we just stopped having that conversation. Thank you for your story. God bless you and your family.

[@pmartinez-pf8kj]

Sorry to hear that man sorry about your loss

[@BoRaiChoWins]

Holy cow, I remember watching him wrestle in the WCW. I feel horrible for the condition he is in. Poor guy.

[@MatthewKearney69]

So true. I barely remember 85 bears. Jim McMahon, singletary, dent, n refrigerator William Perry. Remember mcmichael w Debra n wcw w 4 horsemen n the Halliburton suitcase. Then Debra was in wwe w stone cold Austin 👍

[@TRJ2241987]

It's crazy that Bobby Heenan and Steve McMichael were the original two color commentators for WCW Monday Nitro, and they both wound up in the same type of condition at the end of their lives......horrible

[@ckobo84]

Speaking of cow, I'll never forget the time he punched out that cow in "Blazing Saddles".

[@tomoose1b629]

​@ckobo84 Wrong guy, that was Alex Karros who played a character named mongo

[@MatthewKearney69]

@@tomoose1b629 👍👍.. I remember him. Not from football because I was too young. He was Webster dad on Webster. 👍Alex karras 👍

[@750Bruteforce]

Mongo congratulations man!!! A hall of famer!! An 4 HORSEMAN FOREVER!!!!

[@lawschoolpro]

Man was he. I have a picture of the four horsemen of notre dame in my house, and he fits the bill. I miss Chicago. What a legend!

[@davidjames9014]

He was better than anyone imagined he could ever be. Very credible member

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Horseman!!!! WCW

[@DCOWBOYS4LIFE]

I was wondering if anyone would mention his WCW career. Which he was at WM 11 XI in LT's corner. He was better than people thought he'd be. He's definitely one of the best that was a star in the NFL, and then went on to wrestle. There's been guys who played, but wasn't great in the NFL (like Goldberg for example). Sadly the NFL and wrestling years have contributed to his disease.

[@chriszaun8984]

I was never a fan of his very limited wrestling skills but God bless this football legend

[@jeanyoung8944]

My Dad died from ALS. He was only 65. Prayers for this man and family.

[@enjoyitbro]

So sorry about your dad

[@4cuttime]

RIP to to your dad. My deepest condolences.

[@roni1976]

Condolences to you can your family!! RIP to your dad!

[@johnathan7258]

It is such an evil disease that slowly traps your loved ones in their body. Mongo didn't get in the HOF out of pity either. Over 90 sacks as a defensive tackle is insane❤ May God bless him and his family 😢

[@renehernandez2003]

I'll always remember the wcw nitro days

[@chinatownboy7482]

People loved him as a pro wrestler.

[@Solodolo84]

Four Horseman!!!!

[@canam2436]

@@Solodolo84I can’t believe that’s him

[@jeromecastro3051]

I had to make sure i wont trippin. I knew that name from wrestling

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Dammnmmmn that is dude oh my goodness

[@Tainopisno1]

Dayum als wrecked Steve McMichael big time, wtf kinda shit causes als to do that to someone, there needs to be a cure for it asap cause that disease is almost like cancer or worse. He deserves to be in the hall of fame cause I don't think he woulda made it til august.

[@MauMauBinghi]

Niner fan here. Too young to remember the 85 bears but i was in high school when mongo was wrestling. This is heartbreaking to see him like this. Congratulations to Mongo

[@HeatherRadcliffe-pb1vj]

Remind me what you being a 49ers fan has to do with anything including this video?...

[@Robertjames525]

@@HeatherRadcliffe-pb1vjit’s football related captain obvious!

[@wrigley8225]

@@HeatherRadcliffe-pb1vjHe’s showing that regardless of the fact that he’s not a Bears fan, and has no loyalty to the player, he can still respect his accomplishments. But, I’m pretty sure you already knew that, and were just enjoying being an asshole, right?

[@HeatherRadcliffe-pb1vj]

@@wrigley8225 and wtf you gonna do about it cry like a lil bitzch?... bro wrote a whole Bible for nothing 🤡🤡

[@richardmorris7063]

Good luck today!

[@Colin_1977]

Damn man. This video hit me hard. I grew up knowing about him on the football field, but became more familiar when he joined wrestling. He has a strong woman by his side. God bless the both of them.

[@davidroseman4917]

Shame on the NFL for not letting him enjoy this moment. He's been retired for decades and if he's a hall of famer he's a hall of famer. If he's truly deserving he should have been inducted years ago when he would have been able to enjoy the moment and participate in the festivities. They did this last year with 2 guys who are no longer with us and were retired for decades.

[@chrisgullett4332]

The NFL does not make the decision. The NFL actually has nothing to do with the Hall Of Fame. The Hall Of Fame i owned by the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, and the NFL allows them to use pictures, videos etc, and had input an where it would be, but they have no power over the Hall Of Fame. The NFL does not pick the members.

[@DerrickRG]

It's a popularity contest these days, just like the Pro Bowl. The more people they snub, the less prestige it carries.

[@paulbudrean2946]

@@DerrickRGIf they lowered the bar too far it would REALLY lose its prestige. I wasn’t aware that McMichael had ALS until seeing this video, btw. When I heard that he had been voted in, I was surprised. Another Bear made it, too, but I forget who it was. The Class of 2024 was announced during the Super Bowl, which is when I learned of McMichael’s and the other Bear’s honor (in addition to the other guys, who I can’t recall now).

[@paulbudrean2946]

@@DerrickRGDevin Hester is the Bear that I couldn’t think of. It’s pathetic that I forgot that. I loved watching him return punts and kicks. He supplied the one highlight for Bears’ fans in Super Bowl 41.

[@Jchasser]

@@paulbudrean2946 This is a touching story but why did take so long for him to get in? I don't know football well enough to tell if a player is good or bad based on his stats. How was he has a player and did he legit deserve it?

[@yourthaiguy]

Congrats Steve! You EARNED this! ❤

[@lensuber919]

🙏👏❤️

[@LusterThomas-ue7gk]

He should go into the WWE Hall of Fame as well. One of the top 5 football slash wrestler of all time.

[@theshawdows]

Yes he did

[@tfredrick01]

sadly he didnt, it was completely out of pity

[@StarzzyJJASD]

He could work as a prop for Halloween 😁

[@timpope1745]

Don't ever take your good health for granted if you have it, bless you Mongo, you earned the respect of everyone, you played your ass off every snap , and you were a Horseman.

[@coledwrld7]

So true regarding the health most take for granted. Fortunately for me it didn’t take something I couldn’t recover from to finally understand this and my life has had more meaning to it since.

[@purpleeinstein]

Vikings fan here. Just wanted to congratulate you on being named to the HOF! You definitely earned it! Anyone that doubts that needs to look up your highlight reel right here on KZbin. My mom also suffered from ALS, but just like you, she was a fighter. Her spirit could not and would not be conquered. You and her are about as hard-nosed as they come. You are the quintessentiaI tough guy and a true champion. I salute you and will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless.

[@parecearabe]

Bears fan here, you are the quintessential classy football fan👏👏👏thank you.

[@NachoLuchaLibre]

I'm a packer fan and I just want to say congrats mongo McMichael you deserve it. ❤❤❤​@@parecearabe

[@russellayers3408]

Richard Dent, Dan Hampton and Steve played on the same line together and now they're all in the Hall of Fame, absolutely awesome!

[@bigc2626]

Those blankets, sheets and pillow case….. a Chicago Bear to the depths of his soul. God Bless you, Mongo.

[@Solodolo84]

Once a Bear, always a Bear. Four Horseman forever!!!! Legendary

[@duanewright1412]

I'm glad he is in the HOF. It's crazy to me that a monster of a Man is a shell of himself due to his condition. I've seen this to many times. Prayers to him and his family. CHEERS to ALL

[@lucasblanton5203]

Poor guy been through a lot. I'm glad he's still in good spirits.

[@FungiRy91]

We love you Mongo. Congratulations. You more than earned it.

[@KT72273]

I have this nervous sneaking suspicion that he might not make it to August for the Hall of Fame Ceremony but I think he knows he made it! Truly a unique player! Godspeed!

[@Doors067]

He knows the brains there, the body isnt

[@DerrickRG]

He's fully cognitive.

[@elitetrader5468]

@@DerrickRG This is true, and ironically makes ALS that much more horrific. It would actually be better if our brains went too. Such an evil disease.

[@WaldoBagelTopper]

What a tragic condition. I know nothing about his football career aside from the fact that he was a football player. I know Mongo from his wrestling days in WCW in the 90s when he played one of the villains in the 4 Horsemen. I didnt know what became of his life. So tragic.

[@FrankenstratAssassin]

I'll NEVER forget that evening at Wrigley Field when Mongo sang "take me out to the ballgame" for the 7th Inning stretch-- and gave home plate umpire, Angel Hernandez a mouthful (deservedly so too) over the P.A. speakers before singing. Then Angel Hernandez promptly ejected him from the premises. Classic!!!!

[@uffdad8211]

Packer fan here, glad that the legendary Bear's player, Steve McMichael, has quite deservedly and finally been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Mongo, his family and all who have known and loved this fine man.

[@superstarreviews9937]

😆 he actually ended his career with the Packers! Nobody remembers that! 😆

[@davinalopez-oz1ez]

you dont gotta tell people what team you're a fan of. Just say what you gotta say about the man. smh you can appreciate a player without being a fan of the team he was in.

[@uffdad8211]

@@davinalopez-oz1ez Didn't have to but I did to make it clear that even bitterly rival team fans had respect for the man. Sorry if that bothers you.

[@L7890p]

@@davinalopez-oz1ezfor real hate the same corny comments “___ fan here” no one cares!!!

[@davinalopez-oz1ez]

@@uffdad8211 you can just say you're a fan of his. No one needs to know what team you like smh beep is right. It's corny

[@Hoffas_beneficiary]

It's very hard to see this dude in this condition but its a testament of his toughness as most guys myself included would've just given up on life...He's a straight FIGHTER!!!!

[@nightmare348]

Seeing this man in this condition makes me extremely sad, ALS is absolutely horrendous. But congratulations, Steve, you made it to NFL immortality.

[@saddletramp6935]

Steeler fan here. You made it Steve. Nobody deserves it more. God bless you, my man.

[@johnm8096]

Wilber Marshall is getting overlooked. His career stacks up just as favorably as McMichael and Hampton.

[@alexandramoyer8785]

@@johnm8096yeah well this is not about him right now

[@Phoenixsuns1968]

I forgot to say redskins fan here on my comment . People make no sense . You don't have to say your fav team . Let poor Steve McMichael get his one final dream . At the Hof

[@tereseduffy6591]

Congratulations!!! About damn time!

[@danielavila5081]

Great Milestone... This Packers fan prays for you and congratulates you for this achievement!!!

[@Buddycoop1]

Thanks Bro. And even though they killed us, I always loved Brett and Arod. Take care.

[@frankrizzo4460]

I was in High School during this era of football, and in my opinion this Bears team was the greatest I've ever seen play. Especially the defense was unbelievable. Congratulations Steve McMichael may God bless you and your family thanks for the memories 🙏🏈

[@EdsterIII]

This man IS a LEGEND! I saw my Dad drop to under 100 pounds from cancer and it is such a difficult situation. As a family member or friend, you feel helpless. Nobody should have to endure these illnesses. MONGO you are one of the most special and influential players from your era. God Bless you sir, and your family and friends. You deserve the Hall of Fame, but more so, you deserve the Hall of Fame of STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION!

[@bumpingseagull9392]

Brings a tear to your eye man. Seeing him today and seeing how big of a man he was. Love ya Mongo!

[@beetlefang]

Congrats!! Best Wishes and Prayers to you and your family.

[@SacredChampagneSuperKneebar]

God bless his wife Misty, so many of us can only pray we one day find an angel just like her. Congratulations, Mongo.

[@cazzthe28]

49er fan here........congratulations Mongo!!!!!........Diamonds are 4ever & so are the 4Horsemen🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@RWildekrav66]

Congratulations on making the HOF Mr. McMichael One of the Greatest Bears of our time . God , Bless this Man and ease his pain .

[@joshuaa1605]

Absolutely shatters my heart seeing him like this. Forever a bear. Forever a hall fo famer. Forever in our hearts. Forever a horseman.

[@hypnicjerk7614]

Browns fan here i remember when he played awesome player best defense ever. God bless you Steve

[@patriciaantonopoulos8573]

It's about time!! Congrats to you Mongo 👏

[@ThomasRojas-rk6du]

Hard to see him like that, one of my favorite bears of all time, prayers for him and his family. So happy he’s going to be in the Hall of Fame. 🙏🏽❤️

[@_Lux_Ex_Tenebris]

About time. Long overdue.

[@Mike-lj4ue]

That heart breaking. He was a warrior and to see him this condition is just crushing. I'm glad he finally got in.

[@bricedavis1608]

Really didn't know him as a football star but grew up watching him as a wrestling as a kid, he deserves it

[@uttermanbo]

So sad to see Steve in that condition. But happy to see him surrounded by loved ones. Sending congrats, and more importantly prayers their way.

[@faithdillard]

Our small-town hero who made us all proud to be from Freer, Texas. Hugs to you Steve and your lovely wife. Thank you for your work in making the public more aware of ALS.

[@coreygaiter9252]

Damn, got tears flowing. True warrior. Congrats Mongo, Bears and a Horseman forever. Keep fighting the fight!!

[@chadsem]

50 year Vike fan here! Well deserved Mongo!!!!!!

[@markgaz4747]

Congratulations, Steve McMichael. You are a true Chicago legend 76. The 85 Bears now have three Hall of Famers on that defensive line. Richard Dent, Dan Hampton, Steve McMichael.

[@aaronhiggs]

Probably the best d line of all time.

[@Njbear7453]

Wow

[@Njbear7453]

7 of the 11 Defenders in the hall of fame on that defense

[@oychoppa]

God bless that man. Congratulations on a job well done sir!

[@terryesrom4607]

God bless you sir this was long overdue 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 👏 😢.

[@Jgoozie.oozie93]

Packers fan here. Congrats Mongo! Long overdue! Legends never die!

[@Buddycoop1]

That's very kind of you. I'm a huge Favre fan even though I'm in Chicago.

[@jackbarrett7835]

I'm a Patriot fan, but I recognize exceptional players like Steve McMichael have long been overlooked. I'm so glad Steve is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Not sure if he will be able to attend the ceremony but maybe the can do something to televise it for him. He was a great player on the field and a truly contagious man off the field. Congratulations Steve

[@victorkreitner754]

Well deserved honor by Steve. A few Pre Brady Patriots have been snubbed that should of been in the HOF by now. Stanley Morgan and Irving Fryar. Fryar easily should of be in with almost 13000 yards receiving and 84 TDs. Morgan with 10716 yards and 72 TDs.

[@user-jf4nj3ez2k]

Congratulations Mongo !!!!!!

[@joelalleman9591]

I watched him play all those great games when the Bears were at their peak with Coach Ditka and he was just such an awesome player leading their great front 4 . This situation with failing health was something I was totally unaware of and I feel so much grief in my heart for this man , his family , and his teammates !! God bless you , Steve , you are in my prayers !! You gave something very special to football fans when you were on the field , 100 % all out effort , every play , every down !!! I wasn't even a bears fan , but ; I loved to watch this man and this team succeed because of the way this team played !!!!

[@d-mo733]

They did it right THIS TIME! Dude might be in his last year and he deserved it first and then the rest! Love him on the field and that classic WCW Wrasslin!

[@lamar3697]

Great man let God do his work don't give up!that wife of his is true she stuck by him thru his worst!

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Wow! Steve McMichael a HOF'er! . End of Story! Drop the Mike! Very Very Happy for Steve and The McMichael Family! Bear Down! Chicago!

[@lawschoolpro]

That guy is a bears legend, and I’m a saints fan. I grew up in New Orleans, but I spent 10 years in Chicago. Lived my time there. He deserves it, I can relate bc of Steve Gleason. I used to listen to mongo on the radio in Chicago. Our family here in new Orleans love you Steve! Much respect! So many legends in Chicago, all the best!

[@baymaxc1647]

Cowboy fan here, I was at Texas Stadium in 1985 and saw first hand the power of the Bears when you guys beat the hell out of the Cowboys 44 to 0. To this day I marvel at your Defense best Defense ever! Congratulations to you and yours. God bless you

[@kyledabearsfan]

Bear Down! Thank you for everything! Much love and best wishes! Mongo gets slept on with that crowded legendary room. But no doubt deserves his place. An absolute legend.

[@4toetroll]

Crazy such a good player/ Probowler had to wait so long

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

ALS is a horrible disease. My heart goes out to Steve McMichael and his family. He was such a larger than life personality. It saddens me that he wasnt able to be on the field to be honored at the Super Bowl or to give his hall of fame speech at Campton. But at least he was finally inducted into the football hall of fame. Long overdue.

[@BrunoJaws]

Congratulations Mongo McMichael's love u as a 4 horseman and Bear God bless your life may God bless your soul and life much love you did it.

[@1848revolt]

He deserves it. Love Mongo.

[@Chgo1221]

Great news! 🦋🩵🌹🛐

[@jameshayes9359]

Devastating to see Mongo like this,too young to remember his glorious nfl career,but loved him in WCW❤

[@mizer9510]

Absolutely heartbreaking to see him like this. He was an ultimate badass on the field and in the ring. He deserved better than this horrible disease.

[@Zach-ed1dd]

Wow congrats Steve!!

[@superben790]

Congratulations, Steve McMichael, you both earned it and deserved it!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DENNISLOPEZINC]

CONGRATS, Steve! You are a Living Legend and we Love you! #BEARSFAN4VER

[@frankgreco3569]

One of the best,,,go Steve

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

This isn't a token induction based on his current health. He should have been in YEARS ago. He was one of the most DOMINANT interior defensive lineman during his career. I am a Redskins fan so my opinion is not based on a Bears fan bias. The guy had 95 sacks as a DT, only 1.5 less than Warren Sapp and nearly TWICE as many tackles. I mean look at the recent DT's to get in, Warren Sapp, Cortez Kennedy and Bryant Young, Steve McMichael was better than ALL of them.

[@mikeriggs471]

Good Congratulations to Steve Mongo McMichael he's one of my favorite NFL football players and he was an excellent wcw announcer and wrestle and if his wife could tell him that big country Mike Riggs says hello and thank you so very much for being apart of green bay packers and the Chicago Bears and I hope one day to meet Steve Mongo McMichael and his wife for an autograph

[@varminttank]

Loved him in wcw

[@badnewssourgrapes]

I miss them 85 bears & that super bowl shuffle 👍 nothing but love & respect for Steve 👍

[@user-lx2ze8sp5y]

Congrats and God Bless You Mongo !! Long overdue for certain!!

[@lioneldasilva499]

So happy to see this happen. What a tough, strong man. Gives me strength and inspiration to not quit when dealing with issues in my own life. And being grateful for what I do have in my life. Thank you Mongo. Bear down.

[@frankiebflat5728]

Such a great performer and person may God bless him we will see him again

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

What a BEAUTIFUL Family he is surrounded by … I’m referring, not just to his lovely wife, but his extended Bears-family 💪❤

[@th0uxan]

God bless you!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Mongo! Congrats to a bad ass football player, and man. I had a very dear friend go through this horrible disease. Devastating. God bless you bud.

[@ricddewbe54]

A truly heart tugging and emotional story. Congratulations to him and his family and friends. Some diseases are so debilitating, but love is always uplifting. May he have pease, joy, and a calm and pain free life.

[@packrat2473655]

Not a bears fan but a football fan .. so glad this happened … he so deserves it.. god bless mongo.

[@ronhurdle5922]

Congratulations to Hester,Pepper's, and especially mango, aka Steve McMichael, on entering the HOF #BEARDOWN

[@danman6669]

You mean Mongo, not mango.

[@BenDover-ut4cj]

Met Steve McMichael, Dan Hampton and Jim McMahon at a party waaaaay back in the 80s after the Super Bowl win. Steve, GREAT GUY, Dan, GREAT GUY, Jim not so much…. Part of the Bears “shuffling crew”

[@henryorea888]

CONGRATULATIONS, Mongo!!! 🏈🏆🏈✌️😎

[@edwardhernandez9992]

Way way long overdue 😮❤Mongo and Pepe 🐕

[@billybob2372]

It breaks my heart to see his condition

[@flesheater5712]

It was my absolute pleasure to watch Mongo the passion and determination he played with personified the Chicago Bears. HAIL MONGO.

[@KingCobra3849]

He will live on with this honor. It is clear he is a fighter till the end. God bless him! ❤

[@SonicandTheTailsbrothers]

God Bless you Mongo. I was so happy when you won that WCW US Title and the fans popped for you and was always a fan of yours with the Bears.

[@VikkiSJ]

Congratulations, Mongo!!! Much deserved!

[@Dario_Mazzella1975]

Congrats Steve. I became of fan of the Bears when they won a super bowl at 10 years old and you were an important part of the best defense ever. God Bless

[@mattysquizzato7094]

Steve is an inspiration. A fighter if there ever was one. God Bless him.

[@sharlafalkner1442]

What a honer for this wonderful man. Such a gift he has. I pray he still can remember all the games he won. What a honer to bad it wasn’t given to him years ago. I send gods blessings upon you. What a precious man you are.

[@rds990]

Vikes fan here that spent 55 years as a Bear fan. Attended both playoff games at Soldier Field, and Super Bowl in 85. Congrats to Steve and family. A hearty Viking Skol !!

[@KP99]

Wow, how could you have ditched the Bears for the Vikings after you were part of all that history in 85?

[@solomonbooker1886]

Congratulations Stevie! Thanks for the memories Champ

[@thecarolinashreds196]

It is a damn shame seeing Steve like this. He should already have been inducted into Canton. He was a beast and one of the reasons they won it all in 85. Prayers for you brother

[@scottmessenger8639]

Remembering the huge and dynamic man he was makes this heartbreaking! He is a legend! Definitely belongs in the HOF!