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Pro Football Hall of Fame holds induction ceremony at Steve McMichael’s home originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Pro Football Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony for Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael at his house on Saturday to enshrine him in the Hall and present him with his HOF bust.
Check out the moment McMichael became immortal in pro football history.
Mongo’s sister, Kathy, gave his induction speech on his behalf. It was an incredible speech, as she was overcome with emotion during her address.
“Hey Chicago, Bears fans and Mongo fans, woohoo I’m in the Hall of Fame, baby!” she said. “I want to thank the Hall of Fame, the Senior Selection Committee, the Chicago Bears and all the fans. The best fans in the world and the best city to play football in.
“I played 15 years in the NFL and loved every minute of every down. I played with the greatest players in the NFL and the greatest defense to this day, baby. I want to thank all my teammates. It’s an honor to join my teammates Walter Payton, Richard Dent, Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton, Jimbo Covert, Coach Ditka, Coach Ryan and all the Bears before us. I’d like to say a special thank you to my pseudo-son Jarrett Payton for introducing me.
“I want to thank my family, my father Mack, my brother Richard, my sisters Sharon, Katherine and Denice. To my wife, Misty, thank you for giving me my beautiful daughter Macy. To Macy, you’ll always be my little girl. Daddy loves you. And finally, to my mother, we made it mama! Your baby made it. Bear down and hook ’em!”
McMichael was not able to travel to Canton, Ohio for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremony due to complications of ALS, a family spokesperson said in a statement in early June.
“Steve McMichael will not be able to travel to Canton, Ohio for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction due to complications of ALS he has so valiantly fought the last three years,” the spokesperson said. “The Hall of Fame is making plans for presenting his honor at his…
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Author : NBC Sports Chicago
Publish date : 2024-08-03 20:01:14
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