Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael replace: Chicago Bears Corridor of Famer being handled for MRSA an infection UTI, in ICU amid ALS battle

NEW LENOX, Ailing. (WLS) — Chicago Bears legend and Corridor of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael acquired a blood transfusion Saturday and has an MRSA an infection, an replace from his household stated.

McMichael was admitted to the intensive care unit at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox by ambulance Thursday after he spiked a fever and seemed to be very torpid. They stated he was additionally being handled for a urinary tract an infection.

The household stated Friday McMichael was responding properly to antibiotic therapies and process to empty fluid from his lungs, and he was anticipated to presumably depart the hospital in just a few days.

Whereas the household initially stated McMichael was taken to the hospital with suspected pneumonia, they launched a press release saying he had an an infection as an alternative.

McMichael has been dwelling with ALS for years. The newest medical scare comes one week after he was elected into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame.

He performed 13 seasons with the Bears, making the Professional Bowl in 5 of them. McMichael’s spouse, Misty, traveled to Las Vegas for the ceremony, attending on his behalf.

Former Bears teammates from the 1985 Tremendous Bowl championship crew stayed behind to look at alongside McMichael.

Mongo’s final hospital keep was again in August when he spent almost every week battling sepsis and pneumonia.

McMichael communicates by way of a particular machine that follows eye actions. He has made it clear how a lot the Corridor of Fame means to him.

Mongo waited years till the Corridor of Fame seniors committee chosen him. He had loads of assist from Bears followers, together with many from Homer Glen, the place McMichael now lives.

His household is hoping Mongo shall be sturdy sufficient to journey to Canton, Ohio later this summer season for the formal induction to the Corridor of Fame. They’re asking for all his longtime followers to hope he heals from this medical setback shortly.

The NFL has pledged to pay for medical bills required to ship Mongo to the ceremony in-person.