Aug 1, 2024 - Sports
Photos: Hall of Famer Steve McMichael in action
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Steve McMichael penetrates the Tampa Bay offensive line in 1990. Photo by Michael J. Minardi/Getty Images
Steve McMichael, a star on the 1985 Super Bowl team, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
The intrigue: The defensive tackle was overlooked for years while other big names like Dan Hampton, Mike Singletary and Richard Dent got in.
- McMichael continues to battle ALS, and his family and friends and the NFL community campaigned hard for him to get his due this year.
By the numbers: McMichael was part of a defensive line considered to be the best in football history.
- His wild personality also made him beloved in Chicago, where he played for 13 years.
Here are a few photos from his career in Chicago:
