Chicago Bears great Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s fight against ALS

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @tweeked267
    @tweeked267 3 года назад +29

    I met Mongo once in a bar in Woodstock, IL.
    He had a drink with me and talked with me for 10 minutes in between his duties at the appearance.
    When I asked him about his Super Bowl ring, without hesitation he removed it and handed it to me. Like he’s done that 1,000,000 times, because he had.
    This is a man who was exactly who is, always. No BS.
    God bless you Steve. You really did hit this life fully.

  • @Dan-ge1pz
    @Dan-ge1pz 3 года назад +3

    Cheap Shot Green Bay Packer. Love it. A Bear thru and thru. No doubt you are in the prayers of millions of Bear fans.

  • @thomasmathew36
    @thomasmathew36 3 года назад +420

    There is absolutely no lying in the way Mongo speaks. One of the most honest people you'll ever hear. Fight hard Mongo. We'll never stop cheering for you.

    • @spaceghost8995
      @spaceghost8995 3 года назад +10

      You don't "fight" ALS. It does what it does. Very sad to see this.

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 3 года назад +2

      Here is the Original Semitic Text. HERE is The ONLY Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @rickmcdonough5872
      @rickmcdonough5872 3 года назад +1

      @@spaceghost8995 you don’t fight to live?

    • @avenger1888
      @avenger1888 3 года назад +1

      @@rickmcdonough5872
      You live yes but the commentator was saying is ALS is going do/run it course and NO way of stopping it til you die.

    • @Sunshine215clfh
      @Sunshine215clfh 3 года назад +3

      16For God so loved the world, than he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shouldidea not perish, but have everlasting life.
      17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."-John 3:16-17
      "9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
      10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."-2 Peter 3:9-10
      "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."-Romans 10:9-10
      "51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
      52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
      53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."-1 Corinthians 15:51-53
      "13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
      14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
      15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
      16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
      17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
      18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words."-1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

  • @joshuamervis
    @joshuamervis 3 года назад +66

    I wish him as best is possible, my father died of ALS and it is the cruelest of diseases. Enjoy every minute folks, nothing is promised on this Earth.

    • @csharp57
      @csharp57 3 года назад +2

      Couldn’t agree more. Everyone saving up for a rainy day may never see it or have the strength to enjoy it

    • @mywifesboyfriend5741
      @mywifesboyfriend5741 3 года назад +2

      We are all we have.

  • @ph1021
    @ph1021 3 года назад +68

    Please never take down this video. I'm gonna play it 1,000,000 times when I feel like giving up on something! Mongo I'm praying for your comfort during these rough times!!!!!

  • @sergiovalenti7255
    @sergiovalenti7255 3 года назад +75

    He busted his ass to entertain all of us. Thanks, Steve! 🏈 🙏

    • @thomasconway6843
      @thomasconway6843 3 года назад +2

      ....and he made everybody around him better.. .Dent,Keys,Harris and Wilson,etc.

  • @SJM6791
    @SJM6791 3 года назад +257

    Steve’s soul is still the same even if his body is failing him. He’s always had a larger than life personality.

    • @danserrato7005
      @danserrato7005 3 года назад +4

      None of is will ever be the athelete you were. None evan in our dreams. God bless steve. I hope this is the time to find a healing for this lou gerig disease.

    • @norms3913
      @norms3913 3 года назад +4

      When he passes on he will be other bears greats gale sayers Walter Payton George halas

    • @Sunshine215clfh
      @Sunshine215clfh 3 года назад +3

      16For God so loved the world, than he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shouldidea not perish, but have everlasting life.
      17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."-John 3:16-17
      "9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
      10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."-2 Peter 3:9-10
      "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."-Romans 10:9-10
      "51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
      52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
      53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."-1 Corinthians 15:51-53
      "13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
      14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
      15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
      16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
      17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
      18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words."-1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

    • @billr3724
      @billr3724 3 года назад +2

      Yeah, I couldn't help but smile when he said "this will sneak up on you like a cheap-shot Green Bay Packer".

  • @kingstonagainstcorruption2268
    @kingstonagainstcorruption2268 9 месяцев назад +2

    Gonna be praying for you Mongo. Thankful that your lovely wife is there as your guardian angel.

  • @boomdaddycool4328
    @boomdaddycool4328 3 года назад +162

    I'm not a bears fan but I am a 4 Horsemen fan and man this hurt😣 god bless u Mongo🙏🏾

    • @OdintheGermanShepherd
      @OdintheGermanShepherd 3 года назад +10

      Same here.....Diamonds are forever and so are the Horsemen.....

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 3 года назад +2

      Here is the Original Semitic Text. HERE is The ONLY Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @RankedShooter
      @RankedShooter 3 года назад +1

      I know bro! I watched WCW faithfully back in the day...I don't even have words! Life is...

  • @nfindc
    @nfindc 3 года назад +29

    This so hard to watch. This guy was a monster on the football field. Plus his time in WCW was fun to watch. But, he's a man's man even now. He said it best, it's the journey, not the destination. Plus, he's got an angel by his side and she's a beautiful soul. God Bless you, Mongo.

  • @strychnyne3530
    @strychnyne3530 3 года назад +165

    Mongo represents Chicago 100%. God speed to him and his family.

    • @Sunshine215clfh
      @Sunshine215clfh 3 года назад +4

      16For God so loved the world, than he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shouldidea not perish, but have everlasting life.
      17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."-John 3:16-17
      "9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
      10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."-2 Peter 3:9-10
      "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
      For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."-Romans 10:9-10
      "51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
      52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
      53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."-1 Corinthians 15:51-53
      "13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
      14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
      15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
      16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
      17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
      18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words."-1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

    • @sludge4125
      @sludge4125 3 года назад

      He doesn’t live in Chicago.

    • @fredrogers181
      @fredrogers181 3 года назад

      He wont get any better STUPID

    • @crmay72
      @crmay72 3 года назад

      @@Sunshine215clfh AMEN!

  • @marcuspayne9744
    @marcuspayne9744 3 года назад +45

    He nailed it when he said "it's the journey and not the destination that brings the most joy". That's so true.

    • @rollingdudes8859
      @rollingdudes8859 3 года назад +2

      His story telling brings EVERYONE JOY!!! I hope he lives to be 100!!!

    • @csharp57
      @csharp57 3 года назад +2

      I always say this. True success is enjoying the journey

  • @tjbbmr
    @tjbbmr 3 года назад +218

    He’s amazing. Cutting onions right now. This guy lived. No regrets. Wow.

    • @itiswhatis5656
      @itiswhatis5656 3 года назад +1

      I know man. What a great humbling man. Really got me going too.

    • @brandonyouth5241
      @brandonyouth5241 3 года назад +1

      @@itiswhatis5656 easily the most lovable man in Chicago Bears

    • @itiswhatis5656
      @itiswhatis5656 3 года назад +2

      @@brandonyouth5241 gotta be. Just a heart wrenching story.

    • @brandonyouth5241
      @brandonyouth5241 3 года назад +2

      @@itiswhatis5656 True man. True.

    • @itiswhatis5656
      @itiswhatis5656 3 года назад +2

      @@brandonyouth5241 god bless u and your family brother.

  • @deanbowditch7329
    @deanbowditch7329 3 года назад +41

    The way Mcmichael is handling this shows exactly what kind of person he really is.Fight the Fight Mongo!! You are a inspiration......

  • @poiny91
    @poiny91 3 года назад +158

    His mother was an English teacher at my high school...always bragged about how great a son she raised.

    • @christopheroliver2465
      @christopheroliver2465 3 года назад +7

      Two great women in Mongo's life: His mom, she had every right to brag; and his wife, you can see her love.
      "The dancing chicken is ready to be entertained himself"...what an awesome line.

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 3 года назад +1

      Here is the Original Semitic Text. HERE is The ONLY Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @benlewis6087
      @benlewis6087 3 года назад

      @@christopheroliver2465 literally read this comment .5 seconds before he says it in the video...🕵️‍♂️

    • @wmw3629
      @wmw3629 3 года назад +1

      @@Praise___YaH
      Yeah, totally relevant. Ridiculous.

    • @bertmch9108
      @bertmch9108 3 года назад

      @@Praise___YaH why the hell do u exist ...

  • @fishhi8185
    @fishhi8185 3 года назад +1

    I will share: my wife who is 47 has als for 4 plus years now, we have 5 kids. This is so hard to handle as my wife ran the family and was awesome. Now she can’t do anything for anyone to say. We are living a new world and it will never get easier or better. God bless you Steve and your wife and family.
    A.O.

  • @marc7391
    @marc7391 3 года назад +166

    A person's life can be measured by the amount of joy and inspiration they have selflessly brought to others. Mongo will always be loved.

    • @mainman127
      @mainman127 3 года назад +3

      Interviewer did a good job...he just let Steve talk

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 3 года назад

      Here is the Original Semitic Text. HERE is The ONLY Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @abiodun-b9
      @abiodun-b9 3 года назад

      Like the legendary gladiators(mainly slaves) entertained, footballers today do the same. And pay the ultimate price for providing entertainment.

    • @Nunyae
      @Nunyae 3 года назад

      @@Praise___YaH I dont think so but carry on my brotha with that info...We will soon see

    • @shadowknight9807
      @shadowknight9807 3 года назад

      Good words - sounds like you're on track. Heaven is not a destination - we can be living it NOW!

  • @paulcarlin5181
    @paulcarlin5181 3 года назад +15

    Just sad especially when he said he use to be Superman and can't look at himself in the mirror. Painfully honest. Prayers.

  • @mikejorsch304
    @mikejorsch304 3 года назад +70

    He has gotten so tiny I'm glad he has got a kind woman to stand by him

  • @eldergeektromeo9868
    @eldergeektromeo9868 3 года назад +2

    Lost my friend of 30 years last year, to ALS. Love you, Mongo! And thanks so much for your bravery, and skill on the field!

  • @michaelgerard2371
    @michaelgerard2371 3 года назад +219

    Die hard Packer fan, i'm so sorry to hear you have this terrible disease. You were a key player on the greatest defense to ever be assembled in NFL history. I was honored to watch you play. I taught my son about Da Bears.
    Hope you have done the deed to get into those pearly gates you spoke of. God's speed.

    • @markklein6433
      @markklein6433 3 года назад +10

      Thanks Michael. Ur a good man .

    • @michaelf6705
      @michaelf6705 3 года назад +8

      there are no deeds you can do to get there, Christ did it all at calvary, just put your trust in his sacrifice for you.

    • @michaelgerard2371
      @michaelgerard2371 3 года назад +3

      @@michaelf6705 the 10 commandments are some of the deeds you can do to get in those pearly gates....... just for starters.

    • @michaelf6705
      @michaelf6705 3 года назад +5

      @@michaelgerard2371 no your wrong, it is written all have sinned and come short, so you need a savior and only way is the blood of jesus not by works

    • @michaelgerard2371
      @michaelgerard2371 3 года назад +5

      @@michaelf6705 that's YOUR interpretation.....I see YOU have some DEEDS to do, by you judging me.....

  • @cstomp1
    @cstomp1 3 года назад +20

    Mongo was part of the greatest defense ever, and he went on to become one of the Four Horsemen. A man's man. This disease took one of my good friends a couple years ago, so I saw first hand what it does. Prayers to Mongo.

  • @chrismccune1408
    @chrismccune1408 3 года назад +61

    Aww man, I had no idea Mongo has ALS. I remember walking past him at a convention in 2018. I was wearing my McMahon Vikings jersey for signing. I threw up the 4 Horseman sign and asked McMichael to throw it up and he said "YOU WEARIN THE WRONG JERSEY, MY MAN!" I'll be praying for his soul. A man's man.

  • @georgeharleydavidsonrider156
    @georgeharleydavidsonrider156 2 года назад +2

    God bless you Steve McMichael. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @joelmccall6328
    @joelmccall6328 3 года назад +4

    He was bigger then life i wish him and his family nothing but the best.

  • @edwardf6229
    @edwardf6229 9 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations to Steve. He was inducted into the Football HOF a few days ago.

  • @thku4grace
    @thku4grace 3 года назад +71

    He's got a very good attitude considering, and he's got his lovely family supporting him all the way. God bless.

  • @DJSkandalous
    @DJSkandalous 3 года назад +63

    Such a sad story but I am glad he still has a positive outlook and is happy with what he has accomplished and the family he has around him. At the end of the day, that is what matters most.

    • @jdsmo
      @jdsmo 3 года назад +2

      Yeah his attitude is admirable. Well said

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      @yasmine3626 3 года назад

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    • @DJSkandalous
      @DJSkandalous 3 года назад +1

      @@jdsmo yup, but when he said he looks in the mirror and remembers how he use to look in his prime. It hit home. I think we all do that even if we are still in our prime. Aging sucks but we don't see it as fast on ourselves as we do on other people since we look at ourselves every single day.

    • @edwardnardone7485
      @edwardnardone7485 3 года назад +1

      i saw him wrestle in person

  • @ludgatecircus15
    @ludgatecircus15 3 года назад +28

    Love the cheap shot Packer comment. It warms my heart to know he carries his loyalties and brilliant career with him into the upcoming challenges.

    • @jasonzaremba4551
      @jasonzaremba4551 3 года назад

      STILL SALTY BRO 😂 CHARLES MARTIN FOREVER ✊😃

  • @ronniebowling1485
    @ronniebowling1485 3 года назад +33

    A true warrior with no regrets. Still has a Mongo sense of humor.

  • @markpuls5745
    @markpuls5745 3 года назад +6

    I am sorry to hear this. I too have been diagnosed with ALS. I’m 54 with 5 children, from the age of 22 down to 8. You are an inspiration, keep the faith and we include you and your family in our prayers!

  • @claraht.6999
    @claraht.6999 3 года назад +48

    I'm glad to have been ALLOWED to meet Steve. He's precious 🙋🏽‍♀️

  • @alaneiler2361
    @alaneiler2361 3 года назад +4

    Best guy I’ve met!! He actually made a great impact on me on the day my passed away. It was the worst day of my life and he lifted my spirits!!! He let me wear his Super Bowl ring around the bar and had not a problem with it! (He also said if I take off he would catch me)! I wish I could talk to him again and let him know how much that meant to me. I am forever greatful for his guidance on helping me and I will pray for this AWESOME MAN!!!

  • @JckdaripprOswego
    @JckdaripprOswego 3 года назад +32

    Anyone who lived in chicago during this time, can look back and say," Thank God I was able to live through that period". It was a time I'll never forget. Thanks to all the Bears, and fans. Time of our lives.👍

    • @leoderosia9279
      @leoderosia9279 3 года назад +1

      They were a incredible phenom and unfortunately crushed us in the super bowl, patriot fan. There has not been a team since with a defense and personality like the 85 bears

    • @riprush2672
      @riprush2672 3 года назад

      Amen

  • @Rbyrd77
    @Rbyrd77 3 года назад +5

    Brother, I have watched my wife suffer from Multiple Sclerosis for the last 5 years. These things are different for everybody, but we understand what kind of journey you're going through. Know this, you are not alone in this fight. Pulling for you !

  • @scoobiedoo2517
    @scoobiedoo2517 3 года назад +46

    As a Vikings fan. This really makes me sad. Much respect for the player you were and the man you are!!!

    • @dougtheviking6503
      @dougtheviking6503 3 года назад

      Die hard Packers fan here . That team was probably best that ever played . Sad to see these guys all beat up . Good article prayers Mongo

  • @pigs18
    @pigs18 3 года назад +62

    "It's running the bases on me." ALS has not robbed him of his sense of humor.

  • @krnpowr
    @krnpowr 3 года назад +82

    Painful to watch. I wish Steve and his family the best. If anyone can pull through, it's him.

    • @martinpriestley1216
      @martinpriestley1216 3 года назад +10

      He'd be the first.

    • @krnpowr
      @krnpowr 3 года назад +3

      @@martinpriestley1216 I didn't realize the survival rate was zero

    • @jennyanydots2389
      @jennyanydots2389 3 года назад +2

      @@krnpowr Really? You didn't know ALS was fatal? Dumb ass.

    • @krnpowr
      @krnpowr 3 года назад +2

      @@jennyanydots2389 And everyone is supposed to know that ALS is 100% because everyone is an expert in rare diseases, dumb ass!

    • @jennyanydots2389
      @jennyanydots2389 3 года назад +3

      @@krnpowr It's not a rare disease and it's true, not everyone knows this. Those people are dumb asses. You are one of those people.

  • @georgfriedrichhandel4390
    @georgfriedrichhandel4390 9 месяцев назад +1

    I am so happy to see that Steve lived long enough to see his induction into the Football HoF. He's always been one of my favorite football players. It's very sad for all of us to see him suffer like this.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist 9 месяцев назад +1

      One of the things his wife was really hoping he would still hang on till that call came and he has.
      What scary those when you look at him now and how he has to have ai assistance to talk how fast ALS really is and the fact there's no cure it's even scarier than cancer

  • @stevenrogers8939
    @stevenrogers8939 3 года назад +10

    I am truly heartbroken I love this man. My father who died at 57 years old from lung cancer looked close to him . I pray for you sir and I am so sorry.

  • @TheRoyalrudy
    @TheRoyalrudy 3 года назад +4

    I'm a life long Bears fan and I must admit I don't think I would have realized this was Mongo without the video title, WOW. I remember when Payton announced his cancer. I was sitting down reading a newspaper and looked up at the TV. It was on WGN and I saw something like Payton announces health issue or something like that. So I'm watching for a couple minutes a few people are talking and all of a sudden I realize how one person is talking and answering questions it's Payton, I didn't recognize him at all, I didn't see the beginning of the conference so I didn't see them introduce Walter. What the disease did to his body. Steve best of wishes, you were a joy to watch destroy offenses with the rest of that line Dan, Richard, William on what I still believe was the best defense ever for a single year.

  • @jeffperkins4746
    @jeffperkins4746 3 года назад +14

    Love that guy....prayers for Mongo and Family...

  • @cubfan69kmz85
    @cubfan69kmz85 3 года назад +13

    He seems so real. Loved him as a player, love him more as a person. He has the heart of a lion. I will be praying for him and his family.

  • @Larrye123
    @Larrye123 3 года назад +23

    Never been a big sports fan. I remember his contributions to charities. Larger than life.
    Peace be with you my friend.

  • @Thomas-xe3ce
    @Thomas-xe3ce 3 года назад +9

    He still has a good attitude. Nothing can fear this man. What a warrior.

  • @songshineoriginalmusic
    @songshineoriginalmusic 3 года назад +35

    This reminds me of Dwight Clark's battle with ALS. It was very very sad as a 9ers fan. Good luck to you sir, you are one of a kind. Condolences to Bears fans all over and all those who knew and loved him.

    • @zeus6662
      @zeus6662 3 года назад +5

      Dwight went out with class. Wish he was with us a little longer. Hope Steve will continue to have good days. Good to see that he's well loved.

    • @valeriefolse9452
      @valeriefolse9452 3 года назад +4

      As a Who Dat, I have watched Steve Gleason's battle, and I can only think.. wow how brave and the strength he and his wife have for this.....

    • @MrDuds1984
      @MrDuds1984 3 года назад +3

      This a shame that concussions lead to this, instead the NFL is too focused on culture issues, this should be their only focus.

  • @TheDjsmackdown
    @TheDjsmackdown 3 года назад +3

    Mongo, you will forever be loved now and forever when your gone. We will never forget what you have done for the city of chicago. Prayers forever

  • @jesseb9362
    @jesseb9362 3 года назад +125

    Killed me when he said, "i used to be superman" felt like he briefly looked in the past

    • @southtexashustler
      @southtexashustler 3 года назад +2

      When this man was talking, he was speaking the truth...🙏🏾. I can’t even imagine what was going thru this man’s mind when all this was happening to him at that moment...

    • @michael7054
      @michael7054 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah a lot of the young feel that way though then you get old and can barely walk around if even that.

  • @hammerk4130
    @hammerk4130 3 года назад +39

    My mom passed from this. Keith Van Horn used to join us on the ALS walks. Mongo has a fine woman who supports him. Best wishes to both of them!

    • @redh8606
      @redh8606 3 года назад

      KVH can ball he can shoot

  • @soytico9356
    @soytico9356 3 года назад +20

    You're an 85 Bears original Mongo, that makes you immortal sir!!! Better than any Hall of fame. You're drawl alone makes you a one of a kind to all those who were blessed enough to have witnessed the best football team ever. Know that you are loved my man!!!

    • @derekgoldstine1523
      @derekgoldstine1523 3 года назад +1

      Very true but he also said I will pay the price so yeah your he was tough and bad but u do pay the price very very sad

  • @chriscalby7412
    @chriscalby7412 3 года назад +26

    Such a wonderful thing to see that in the face of such adversity, Mongo is still the same guy I remember from back in the day. Such a strong, larger than life personality with relentless humor. One of those guys that you don’t have to meet to know he’s a genuine soul the minute he utters a sentence. You have my everlasting respect Mongo. Give ‘em hell.

  • @rhdtv2002
    @rhdtv2002 3 года назад +25

    Damn..I had no idea..we love you Steve

  • @mcm2366
    @mcm2366 3 года назад +7

    I saw him from mere feet away at Lambeau when he played for the Packers he was a massive man. This made me so sad I feel for him and his family ❤️ Good to see he still has a sense of humor such a good guy Chicago loves him.

  • @coachmarty1337
    @coachmarty1337 3 года назад +32

    Spent a night with Mongo at his restaurant a few years back. He was the most genuine, intelligent guy who was so giving of his time and loved sharing old stories. One of the Bear greats and a great guy as well.

  • @BSample
    @BSample 3 года назад +10

    Can’t bring myself to watch. Was a fan when he played ball, enjoyed his time in WCW, and respect him always being a man’s man. Just wanted to extend my prayers to him and his family and loved ones. Praying for peace and strength through the struggles to come.

  • @itiswhatis5656
    @itiswhatis5656 3 года назад +64

    A great man is even greater with a great woman by his side. God bless you both. Most humbling 6:35 ive ever watched. 🙏😪

    • @nickpeluso7511
      @nickpeluso7511 3 года назад +2

      Oh please.. she's just waiting for the life insurance

    • @itiswhatis5656
      @itiswhatis5656 3 года назад +1

      @@nickpeluso7511 how long have they been together since you know it all.

    • @pedraportuguesa7373
      @pedraportuguesa7373 3 года назад

      @@nickpeluso7511 You could be right...... That's us, humans......

  • @joedyer5486
    @joedyer5486 3 года назад +3

    You got my prayers, you were my football hero and i model myself after you, there's a spot in heaven for you. Thanks for the memories.

  • @NVRAMboi
    @NVRAMboi 3 года назад +43

    To the McMichaels: You're not alone. You can't see us or know us, but we're here. Celebrate the joy and happiness. We'll huddle in heaven. See you soon.

  • @macbrazzle754
    @macbrazzle754 3 года назад +2

    He was a great guy an excellent player enjoyed watching him play god bless you sir

  • @OdintheGermanShepherd
    @OdintheGermanShepherd 3 года назад +369

    Woah, What?? I watched him on WCW......had no idea he was going trough this.....damn....

    • @Newhollywoood364
      @Newhollywoood364 3 года назад +6

      same for me three, prayers for Mongo.

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH 3 года назад +3

      Here is the Original Semitic Text. HERE is The ONLY Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @jasonfaber1463
      @jasonfaber1463 3 года назад +1

      Same for me four.......wow.....

    • @norms3913
      @norms3913 3 года назад

      This has been going on since 2019

    • @norms3913
      @norms3913 3 года назад +1

      @Barry Obama I do remember he said something about this late 2019

  • @edproctor9229
    @edproctor9229 3 года назад +1

    God Bleess You and Family Mongo!! You Have A Great Wife 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @burlingwillow7140
    @burlingwillow7140 3 года назад +36

    He’s such a good man, still has his great humor, and he’s so wise. it’s so sad to see him so sick. I pray for him and his family. What a great man he is and so blessed to have a great wife 💕

  • @johnsiedlitzki8381
    @johnsiedlitzki8381 3 года назад

    85 bears will always be remembered! I was only 10 but them guys were good and scary! And very talented! The defense in particular

  • @jasonmatthiesen6028
    @jasonmatthiesen6028 3 года назад +19

    Man. I didn't even know this happened to Mongo. He was always a beast and I guarantee he'll go out fighting. Prayers!

  • @Nhamp2000
    @Nhamp2000 3 года назад +3

    I grew up a Lions fan, but had mad respect for some of the Bears players. I've lived in Chicagoland for the past 20 years and Mongo is one of the great Bears players and a one of a kind personality. So sad that this is happening to him and other NFL players.

  • @davidjohnson8976
    @davidjohnson8976 3 года назад +19

    LOVE HIS CANDOR. GOD BLESS MONGO.

  • @chrisnixon1991
    @chrisnixon1991 3 года назад +1

    Mongo was and still is one of the toughest people I've ever seen!

  • @SuperPrince1007
    @SuperPrince1007 3 года назад +13

    My heart breaks for Steve McMichael. He was such a great defensive player for the Chicago Bears and is such a nice guy.

  • @lavance4615
    @lavance4615 3 года назад +1

    Thoughts and Prayers go out to the McMichael Family

  • @steven05091983
    @steven05091983 3 года назад +13

    The journey baby is the reward not the destination. God bless you!! Prayers up

  • @joesphcatalano1473
    @joesphcatalano1473 3 года назад +2

    What a great attitude! The guy is thrown the worst scenario and he keeps his spirits up until he reaches the pearly gates. God bless him

  • @domenicricci2978
    @domenicricci2978 3 года назад +37

    So Sad. Mongo was not just great as one of Da Bears, but he was also a member of the Four Horsemen in WCW. I wish Mongo and his family the best. We are all here for you. Godspeed.

  • @luisn818
    @luisn818 3 года назад +3

    What a strong man. Hurts to see him like this....football being my least favorite sport Mongo was a big part of my childhood when he was in WCW. Godspeed legend

  • @patattack82
    @patattack82 3 года назад +12

    I had no idea. I’m a die hard Bears fan. McMichael was always one of my favs. This breaks my heart to see a man like Mongo have to go through this

  • @danserrato7005
    @danserrato7005 3 года назад +1

    God bless you steve. Will pray for you. I am so sorry.

  • @mrlaw711
    @mrlaw711 3 года назад +7

    What a man. To demonstrate the humor he has, and all in the face of this.

  • @aloyalblue1
    @aloyalblue1 3 года назад +3

    "Seek, and ye shall find."
    Huddle up. Prayers up.
    God bless.

  • @joek7761
    @joek7761 3 года назад +20

    Met Mr. McMicheals at Lake Forest Oasis. He was kind enough to give me and the guys working up there 15-20 minutes of his precious time. We were laughing at the amount of lottery tickets he had in his hand. We talked a lil football and a lil wrestling. Gave us all some great laughs. Don't worry Steve, Mongo! Your going to the PEARLY GATES! Thank you!

  • @mikeking4349
    @mikeking4349 3 года назад +2

    I know they always say you never know how you are going to react somethung like but IDK, I think I can confidently say that I would be a crying sobbing mess. This guy is a man if I've ever seen one.

  • @regg32457
    @regg32457 3 года назад +29

    "This will sneak up on you as a cheap shot Green Bay Packer". Love you Steve, praying for you

  • @garyvale8347
    @garyvale8347 3 года назад +1

    prayers sent brother.............

  • @LisA82G
    @LisA82G 3 года назад +13

    I remember him from Wcw. He entertaining to watch. Prayers for him.

  • @mustang268
    @mustang268 3 года назад +2

    For this guy to be as happy and enthusiastic as he is with what he has shows what a great loving guy he is because others would be miserable and mope around so atleast seeing him like this is atleast one positive thing he and family can look at and be proud of keep the faith

  • @azbababooey
    @azbababooey 3 года назад +8

    It’s a horrible disease, I don’t know how I would respond to the diagnosis, but his sense of humor and no “woe is me” attitude is amazing! God Bless you Mongo, I wish you all the best. Loved you and the other Monsters of the Midway!

  • @UNCNCAAChamps
    @UNCNCAAChamps 3 года назад +2

    Wow was never a fan of him when he wrestled. But this hurts 😭 God bless you brother may god bless you at the pearly gates.

  • @johnmoore5443
    @johnmoore5443 3 года назад +11

    Steve,
    Thank you for all the memories! God bless you Brother!!

  • @holdenmcgroin9774
    @holdenmcgroin9774 3 года назад +2

    My favorite Chicago Bears player along with Hampton, Dent and Otis Wilson. I wish you the best of health Mr. McMichael.

    • @thomasallen4340
      @thomasallen4340 3 года назад

      Waler Payton fan here. Hell the whole 85 bears were unbeatable

  • @afifkhaja
    @afifkhaja 3 года назад +22

    What a great sense of humor. Stay strong sir. We need medical breakthroughs on ALS fast. There needs to be a lot more research and spending on this

    • @eboknows9812
      @eboknows9812 3 года назад +3

      We need medical breakthroughs on a lot of terrible neurological disorders and diseases.

    • @gia686
      @gia686 3 года назад +2

      Research is progressing....northwestern in Chicago

    • @louismeloche3857
      @louismeloche3857 3 года назад

      @@gia686 really, what are they doing?

  • @MediCali951
    @MediCali951 3 года назад +3

    I was just watching some WCW dvds and the battles with the Horsemen and NWO was awesome. Mongo was huge! Prayers for his family

  • @SheliaKingsongwriter
    @SheliaKingsongwriter 3 года назад +29

    One word “inspiring”

  • @SteveSport_
    @SteveSport_ 3 года назад +2

    Mongo’s words are uplifting and INSPIRATIONAL

  • @mauricetaplet9382
    @mauricetaplet9382 3 года назад +11

    You will always be a legend and nothing can ever change that! You are beloved over especially in CHICAGO! We love you King! Keep fighting!👑😎💪🏾💪🏾🖤🙏🏿

  • @dougkatherynm2968
    @dougkatherynm2968 3 месяца назад

    It was an honor To be a Chicago fan to watch his entire career God Bless you Steve your in our prayers

  • @jrighteous1984
    @jrighteous1984 3 года назад +12

    Man I wish this guy the best ! He's a Chicago Legend and will always think of him ! ..

  • @davidshelton8212
    @davidshelton8212 3 года назад +2

    I have nothing but respect for this man. Mike Singletary said that Steve threw a desk across the meeting room after Buddy Ryan told the defensive players he was leaving the Bears for the Eagles the night before Super Bowl XX. That 1985 Bears defense was one of the greatest of all time. Best Wishes to him

  • @hredd7655
    @hredd7655 3 года назад +7

    Sending prays up for Mongo!

  • @mkl62
    @mkl62 3 года назад +2

    Prayers for Mongo. I can relate as on May 5, 2005, my cousin was diagnosed with this. She left us on December 27, 2007. But she fought hard and I know that Mongo will too. We're behind you, Mongo.

  • @BearsHCBenJohnson
    @BearsHCBenJohnson 3 года назад +6

    Awesome guy. I took a picture with him in 2012 at a bar in Midlothian, IL. Wishing you the best.

  • @SN-nh6pq
    @SN-nh6pq 3 года назад

    NY Giants fan here..... love you Mongo, all of us NFL Fans & Family are saying many prayers for you.

  • @JESUS-SAVES_1975.
    @JESUS-SAVES_1975. 3 года назад +3

    Such a great guy! I just wish this country would spend more money on disease research and less on war!