Retired Chicago Bears Steve ‘Mongo' McMichael was named one of three senior player Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for the 2024 Hall of Fame class. He will be officially selected into the Hall as long he gets 80% of the votes from the full 50-person selection committee, which will take place in 2024.

This is huge news for McMichael and the Bears as one of their top defensive tackles from their iconic 80s defense is on the verge of making the Hall of Fame. He was a part of the 1985 Bears team which won the only Super Bowl in franchise history. Presuming he makes it into the Hall, he will join Walter Payton, Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton, Richard Dent, and Jim Covert as the sixth member of that Super Bowl winning team. (Coach Mike Ditka for the 1985 team was inducted into the HOF as a player.)

Steve McMichael played for the Bears from 1981-1993. During his career he notched 95 sacks and two interceptions. He was a 2x First Team All-Pro and named to the 100 Greatest Bears of All-Time list.

Article Continues Below
More Chicago Bears News
Three mystery players in the middle, Caleb Williams and DJ Moore around them, Chicago skyline in the background
3 Chicago Bears hidden gems on 2025 roster you need to knowEnzo Flojo ·
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks with tight end (84) Colston Loveland during Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall.
2 top Bears rookies not on field at mandatory minicampTroy Finnegan ·
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey speaks at a Press Conference to introduce new Chicago Bears-Head Coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan Poles
Bears rumors: Chicago’s new stadium efforts hit another wallDouglas Fritz ·
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is tackled by New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) during a punt return during the first half at MetLife Stadium.
NFL rumors: Mike Florio tosses out ‘intriguing’ Tyreek Hill trade idea for BearsSteve Silverman ·
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
Bears’ Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson a bad fit, per former NFL GMSteve Silverman ·
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
1 Chicago Bears player with most to prove at OTAsSteve Silverman ·

Since retiring, McMichael became a pro wrestler and worked as both a coach and commentator. In 2021, McMichael was diagnosed with ALS and has been bravely battling the disease ever since.

So long as McMichael gets the 80% of votes he needs, he will be inducted into the Hall by Jarrett Payton, the son of his former late teammate Walter Payton.

Jarrett spoke with tremendous excitement on the honor for his father's teammate. “I've been given the incredible honor of inducting Steve McMichael into the HOF when he goes in! As the 1st kid to induct his father back in '93, it feels like history repeating itself. I’m still in awe that Mongo handpicked me for this big moment. Man!”