Bears News: Report: Steve McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers make Hall of Fame |
It finally happened!
Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael will be announced an inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Thursday at the NFL Honors according to multiple reports. 'Mongo' played 13 of which were with the Bears, and was an All-Pro twice and second-team All-Pro twice. He’s second in Bears history in sacks (92½) and third in tackles (814). "He needs to see himself enshrined in the Hall of Fame," Misty said in a statement at the time of his hospitalization for ALS. "Please pray for him to get through this." "The beloved Super Bowl XX Champion is battling ALS, which has progressed to the point of leaving McMichael paralyzed from the neck down, unable to speak, breathe or eat on his own," a release ahead of his finalist announcement read. "The hope of being inducted into the Hall of Fame has sustained Steve throughout his three-year fight against the debilitating and cruel disease."
Return man Devin Hester and defensive end Julius Peppers will join McMichaels as the newest members of the Hall of Fame.
Hester holds the NFL record with 20 special-teams touchdowns in the regular season.
Peppers had 37.5 sacks in four seasons with the Bears and is fourth all-time in sacks with 159 1/2.
