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Stephen “Mongo” McMichael died on April 23 2025 at age 67 after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS.
The Chicago Bears icon spent fifteen seasons at defensive tackle in the National Football League in the United States after emerging as a standout at the University of Texas with the Texas Longhorns.
The New England Patriots selected him in the 1980 NFL draft though he is best known for his time in Chicago where he became a fan favorite and a key part of the Bears squad that claimed NFL supremacy in 1985.
In college football McMichael roared onto the scene in Austin Texas becoming a cornerstone for the Longhorns defense.
His formidable presence earned him the nickname Mongo and by the time he joined the Bears he was already celebrated for his relentless style.
He played across three decades of professional football establishing himself as one of the most feared defensive players of his era in US sports.
After retiring from football McMichael took his talents into professional wrestling with World Championship Wrestling WCW in the United States. There he joined the legendary Four Horsemen stable adding veteran flair to one of wrestling’s most storied groups.
His transition from the gridiron to the ring showed his charisma and his competitive spirit beyond the football stadium.
Fans former teammates and sports figures across the United States are mourning his passing and celebrating a life defined by passion resilience and showmanship.
Stephen Mongo McMichael leaves behind a legacy that spans the National Football League college football and professional wrestling in WCW and touches generations of supporters who admired both his power on the field and his larger than life persona in the ring.
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