2 Oct 1988: Defensive tackle Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears (center) goes after Bullalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly during a game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bears won the game, 24-3.

One of the great Monsters of the Midway, defensive lineman Steve McMichael died on April 23, 2025. He was 67.

The longtime NFL legend won a Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears in 1985, one of many accolades during his 15 seasons in the league. His career culminated with the highest honor in 2024, when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

29 Nov 1992: Quarterback Bernie Kosar of the Cleveland Browns scrambles to avoid Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael during a game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Browns won the game, 27-14.

CLEVELAND – NOVEMBER 29: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears walks across the field during the game against the Cleveland Browns on November 29, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won 27-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – DECEMBER 13: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears looks for the pass during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 13, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 30-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 3: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears looks for the pass during the game against the Detroit Lions on November 3, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 20-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – DECEMBER 29: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears runs the play during the game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 29, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cowboys won 17-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – DECEMBER 30: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears removes his helmet during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 30, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chiefs won 21-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 31: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears walks across the field during the game against the Green Bay Packers on October 31,1993 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won 17-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – OCTOBER 3: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears is under pressure during the game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 3,1993 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 6-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears looks on during the game against the Detroit Lions on in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 27-24. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – SEPTEMBER 27: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears watches the action during the game against the Atlanta Falcons on September 27, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 41-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 7: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears celebrates during the game against the Los Angeles Raiders on November 7, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois. The Raiders won 16-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

4 Sep 1988: Defensice lineman Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears (right) works against offensive lineman Tom Toth of the Miami Dolphins during a game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game, 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

4 Sep 1988: Defensive lineman Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears (left) goes after Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino during a game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game, 34-7.

Sep 1991: Defensive lineman Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears looks on during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game, 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

1989: Defensive tackle Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears (left) works against offensive lineman Mark Cooper of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Buccaneers won the game, 32-31. Mandatory Credit: Jonatha

Jan 26, 1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears defensive tackles (72) William Perry and (76) Steve McMichael chase New England Patriots quarterback (14) Steve Grogan during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome. The Bears defeated the Patriots 46-10. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Malcolm Emmons

Jan 26,1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11) is pressures by Chicago Bears defensive end Dan Hampton (99) William Perry (72) and Steve McMichael (76) during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome. The Bears defeated the Patriots 46-10. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 30, 1988; Foxboro, MA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael (76) on the bench against the New England Patriots at Foxboro Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael (76) tackles New England Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11) during Super Bowl XX at the Louisiana Superdome. The Bears won 46-10. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 20, 1988; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Vinny Testaverde (14) scrambles under pressure from Chicago Bears defensive players Ron Rivera (59) and Steve McMichael (76) at Tampa Stadium during the 1988 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photots-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 26, 1993; Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bears defensive end Steve McMichael (76) on the sideline against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Aug 2, 2024; Canton, OH, USA; Misty McMichael, wife of hall of fame player Steve McMichael, along with daughter Macy holds up his gold jacket at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrines gold jacket dinner at Canton Memorial Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinee Steve McMichael is represented by daughter, Macy (left), and wife, Misty McMichael, during unveiling of a case with his personal memorabilia inside the Hall main lobby, Friday, May 24, 2024.

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