Such a good dude who always embodied strength. So sorry he’s going through this horrible disease but happy he was alive to see himself go into the Hall with Fame 👏
Spot on. Finally the HOF and the NFL finally got their shit together and put McMichael in the Hall of Fame before he passes away. McMicheal was deserving of being enshrined and should have been in the Hall decades ago. This honor is terribly long overdue.
Raider Fan here .. God Bless him !!! Loved watching him in WCW and on the field. Mongo is a and will be always a Tuff Bad A** DUDE. I’ll keep you in my prayers !!!
Bear Down, Steve! Thanks for the memories. You guys made us all feel like we were a part of your Championship season, (and family), and all the ups and downs before and after. God Bless you 🙏✝️🙏
That is a man’s man right there. God bless you Mongo, never watched football but I loved you in WCW, especially on commentary going back and forth with The great Bobby Heenan.
The speed of his decline is stunning and sad. We all need to realize these guys are literally sacrificing their health for our entertainment. Safety has improved some but you can bet this is still going on under the radar. As a KC fan I didn't follow him like I should, but always knew he was a beast. Bless the friends and family of this true Hall of Famer
You can’t prevent injuries from happening in a contact sport like tackle football. I’m sure you’ll love when the NFL officially turns to flag football. ALS isn’t derived from a helmet to helmet hit let alone a tackle 😂😂😂
@@MrTrojan72 I didn't mean to imply ALS was from his football days, if you took it that way. I worked with a guy that played for the Seahawks for almost a decade and he was a beast as well. The hits to the head have taken a toll on him and he's not even 60, struggling with basics things in life.
They are not sacrificing their health for our entertainment. Total bs. They do it for love of game and livelihood. I've never heard a football player say I went into the sport because I wanted to help others through entertainment.
Steve has lived his life to the fullest just like the way he played. He is a great human being . Thoughts and prayers for him . You are loved by many Mongo.
Sending prayers to Mongo and to all families who have losses loved ones to this horrible disease. I loss my cousin Carla to this ALS. We love you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙💙 🐻 🏈
What a beautiful message Sir. Thank you. I see you will now become a hall of famer. Im happy for you. You seem in acceptance and peace. God be with you.❤
I thought he was a horrible wrestler, but he was more of an entertainer. He was the "enforcer" that walked around with a beautiful woman, a little dog, and a briefcase that stood there and looked tough. He played his part well, and was a good commentator Insane to see this "monster" of a guy in the condition he is in today. Glad he's accomplished so much in his life and has no regrets
Wow, this is just sad. I remember how mad he was at the McCaskey family when he was at the end of his career. And to hear him now give them thanks says a lot about this man. He's lived a great life and deserved more perhaps. But he seems grateful for what he was given.
As an avid pro football fan, it's hard to imagine these big, strong athletes being stricken with such terrible diseases. But they are mortal too. Dwight Clark died due to ALS a few years ago. Like him, Steve seems to be handling this with such grace, expressing more concern for others than for himself. I do pray for you.
@@CoachTR Sadly he passed away in 2018 at just 61 years old. Even though I didn't personally know these guys, it's heart-breaking to see your heroes taken so early.
never was a bears fan but after watching this i realized just how precious life is and what a short time on this earth is for some of us god bless you michael and many others going thru this
I will pray for you Sir, please get well YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL 💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Always Keep a positive attitude Love you for all you've done for everyone 💪💪❤❤🙏🙏
Watching his short documentary last Sunday on espn I think twice before I complain about ANYTHING …your a brave man McMicheal …god bless you man 🎯💯 I really hope u make it to canton in august I’m rooting for you brother man 💪🏾
My brothers deteriorated pretty rapidly as well. He passed 28 months after diagnosis. It's been 20 years this past June. Not a single day goes by that I don't appreciate those 28 months as well as the 43 years before that. I miss my best friend.
@Carl B....I am a life long Bears Fan. The Pack and Da Bears have battled for years, but u my friend just displayed what a true Packer fan is to us Bear fans.....Class 👍🏽
As a strange breed of an existing fan of both Bears and Packers combined; I am truly saddened by this humble man being stricken by this disease. I saw him play and he was a privilege to watch. And now I am cheering him on again. My prayers go out to 'Mongo' and his family. God bless you sir!
im a dallas cowboys fan mcmichael was one of the best interior lineman in nfl history he was a big reason you could not run on the 85 bears it was a honor to watch him play prayers to him
Mike was the rock in the middle of the Chicago D.He was fast off the ball and a huge disruption in opposing teams back field.Miss those years of him playing.He gave his all on every down.
I don’t know if words can capture it, maybe watching the old game footage and the cameras panning the crowds can capture it. What Mongo and the rest of that team created was feeling good, feeling excited, positive, energized, full of life. That 85 Superbowl and that era meant a lot to my dad as grown man, and to me as a kid at the time, and meant a lot to so many Bears fans. I wish for comfort and happy memories for McMichael as he faces ALS now.
I love football, and have a lot of respect for the greats. I’m sorry about Mongos ALS! He was a great player and it’s sad to see his state now. He definitely deserved the HOF honor and I just wish it would have happened earlier. God bless him and his family
Wow brother Much Love from OhiO Sending loving healing energy your way🙏🏼🙏🏿💪🏼💪🏿 I suffered from 3 bad knock out head concussions in a 4 month period when I was 13, and have suffered ALOT everyday from it. But what you said I'm starting to finally see as well, Compassion truly helps see the greatness in everyone❤️❤️ Bear Down BEAR FAMILY Much Love from OhiO Namaste 🙏🏼🙏🏿
Damn mongo I been fan from your days with bears. Then when become wrestler I got watch every week. Thank you for lifetime great memories. And I wish you best and congratulations on your hof . It's been over due for some years
Admiring the bravery and amazingly none of this " why me?" Life sure isn't fair. And God Bless you too Jarrett. Your dad is always wirh you and proud of you as can be ❤🙏
Steve I watched you play when I was young. You were a beast. People know how great you were. Keep up the good fight brother. From a lifelong Steelers fan. 🙏
It's crazy how life can take unexpected turns. He was so big and strong on the field, and he was a big tough wrestler in WCW. Now he's dwindled into almost nothing and bedridden. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a cruel illness that causes the motor neurons inside your spinal cord to die. Over time, your muscles degenerate and you become a prisoner in your own body - progressively losing the ability to move, speak, swallow and, eventually, breathe. There is no cure. No one has ever gotten better after a diagnosis of ALS. The battle is almost over. Prayers to him.
Prayers for you and your family Mr. McMichael.... not easy seeing you like this, much less any of the greats of yesterday. Prayers for you sir💯💯💯I’m a giants fan but I’m a league fan more so...and we love you all.
We Love you Brother Mongo no matter what your health is now you are a warrior and will always will be a warrior. Keep it tight and right mentally but after seeing you speak to Jared your doing that. GO BEARS 🐻!!
I love you, Steve, and though I am late to the game, I pray for your healing, and congratulations to you for making the Hall of Fame! I love you, Steve!
I was born in Cook Co hospital in Chicago in 66', then my late father worked for American Airlines and moved us to DFW once the new (and current) DFW Int'l was built and AA moved their base operations here from O'Hare in 71'. I lived in Addison, IL til I was 5, but still loved Chicago, all my extended family there, and especially the Bears and Cubs! (yes, I'm a north-sider, sorry Sox fans...because the crappy Rangers are my AL baseball team). My older brother and I always spent every Summer 4-6 weeks with our extended family in Chicago. I'd watch all the day games back then the Cubs played every afternoon on WGN at my grandma's place in Argo/Summit area. That was before they put lights at Wrigley Field. Great memories and I MISS my sliders (White Castle). If y'all can have Whataburger (a TX staple) up there, we should have White Castles down here, freshly made, not this frozen crap we have to buy in the stores down here. All that said, I graduated HS down here in 85', the year my Bears won it all with that magnificent D, much like my Texas A&M Aggies (sorry Mongo! I know you're a tu grad hehe) had in the late 80s/early 90s with The Wrecking Crew on D during my time at A&M. I loved Walter, love McMahon and his swagger and intensity, the Bears D with the savage hits, all that! I remember Mongo even being in WCW with Flair & Co and to see how ALS has taken this man down saddens me, but love his fight. Mongo, Big Dan Hampton #99, The Fridge, Dent, Wilson, the two safeties that would take your head off, much like the 70s Raiders, just pumped me up every game watching these dudes DESTROY opposing QBs and offenses, particularly guys like Theisman, Phil Simms, any Packers, Lions, or Viqueens QBs. And the offense (like A&M) wasn't flashing, but just smash mouth, mostly run it down your throat with the amazing and legendary Walter Peyton, who himself like Zeke would just run people over. I love my birth city and my Bears. I have my DFW teams and A&M love too, but first and foremost, I'll ALWAYS be a Chicago'en and a Midwest guy (with a little TX spice to his personality). I'm 55 now, with several surgeries and other medical issues now from my own shift-working, stressful job, as well as battling depression (this coming from a very strong-willed guy just like Mongo). Love y'all, always will and DFW and Chicago will always be my first love and dedication. My wife of 26 years is a Denver transplant, so we go back n forth about what city and teams are better in all sports. Jarrett, stay strong my brother and know your father is always smiling and looking down at you, just like I hope my own dad (who was the AA employee and died right before Christmas 2012), and grandparents (who were Chicago'ens), and my father-in-law who just passed from Parkinson's disease (horrible just like cancer, ALS, MS, on and on) . Stay strong, Chicago. My apologies for the dissertation. Mongo, you and all my Bears favorites will always be in my prayers and thoughts. God bless you all.
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Is heart wrenching to see the man in such shape.
I'm glad he called it by the disease's name Lou Gehrig disease someone who also battled with the same thing 😢
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@@jameshhenderson8243 BUT HE GOT THE HOF BUST!!! MING THE MERCILESS!
The man done more that most of us, hes a superbowl champion and a Four Horseman. Absolute legend.
So ??
@@Mr.paint123So show some respect Bozo! 🤡
Such a good dude who always embodied strength. So sorry he’s going through this horrible disease but happy he was alive to see himself go into the Hall with Fame 👏
Mr. McMichael is handling this like a true warrior. God bless him and watch over him.
We all love who grew up watching you in Chicago. Congratulations on the HALL.
What a POWERFUL interview. Bless Mongo,and all who suffer. ❤️
I have too much respect for this man now. Realizing and acknowledging weirdly everything happens for a reason shows true intellect imo
Well stated Steve. You are a true and honest human being. This country needs more like you. God bless you.
That is a Chicago Bear! God bless him.
Yeah. God blessed him with this horrible disease.
This is perhaps the best video clip I've seen. Leave this on up on youtube forever. Bless Steve.
My prayers go out to Steve McMichael and his family. He is a very brave man.
How are prayers going to help this man? If there is a God, he gave him this horrible disease. WTF is wrong with you?
You are a warrior Mongo. Congratulations on your HOF induction. Truly long overdue
Spot on. Finally the HOF and the NFL finally got their shit together and put McMichael in the Hall of Fame before he passes away. McMicheal was deserving of being enshrined and should have been in the Hall decades ago. This honor is terribly long overdue.
Raider Fan here .. God Bless him !!! Loved watching him in WCW and on the field. Mongo is a and will be always a Tuff Bad A** DUDE. I’ll keep you in my prayers !!!
Even during his WcW days, Mongo always represented the Chicago Bears HARD! Himself, Dent, Hampton, and the Fridge...best front four ever.
Nah I would take the gang green from the Eagles . White , Simmons , Brown , Golic
Steel Curtain GOAT
@@joeshields2005Steel Curtain GOAT
He was part of one of my happiest times. 85 Bears were awesome. Prayers for him.
Mine also
Just wow, I never knew how wise and courageous Steve has become in the face of his diagnosis. That's poise and character. God bless this man.
Don’t worry. Diamonds 💎 are forever, and so are the Four Horseman. What he said at the end is priceless.
Steve hit the nail on the head, Compassion. I totally agree with him, may GOD Bless You Steve. Keeping you and your family in our prayers 🙏🙏
I just lost a brother in law to ALS. I feel so bad for Steve. I pray they find a cure for this horrible disease.
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😔
Sorry for your Loss as well. May God Grany You and Your Family Peace.
@@adrienneflowersscott9290
AMEN MY SISTER.
I’m so very sorry! I lost my granny to it in 1999.
It is a wicked disease.😢
Great guy. Remember people, show compassion throughout your lives. It matters.
Pray for Mongo. He looks like another person
Bear Down, Steve! Thanks for the memories. You guys made us all feel like we were a part of your Championship season, (and family), and all the ups and downs before and after. God Bless you 🙏✝️🙏
That is a man’s man right there. God bless you Mongo, never watched football but I loved you in WCW, especially on commentary going back and forth with The great Bobby Heenan.
Bobby “The Stain” Heenan
Dear Lord touch him with your healing hand and out stretched arms of Love and compassion
Amen
Amen.
Well said Mongo. You're a good man. Bless you my friend.
Even as a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. I wish him and his family the best!
Who gives a shit if you are a Packer fan!
I'm sure you ment well. But that comment came off horrible.
@@thehealthychefri Really?......
Didn't Mongo also play for the Packers? 🤔
Who cares who you follow! This sport is claiming lives and the NFL does not care!
What a warrior... A pleasure watching you work Steve all those years. God bless and our prayers are out for you...
The speed of his decline is stunning and sad. We all need to realize these guys are literally sacrificing their health for our entertainment. Safety has improved some but you can bet this is still going on under the radar. As a KC fan I didn't follow him like I should, but always knew he was a beast. Bless the friends and family of this true Hall of Famer
You can’t prevent injuries from happening in a contact sport like tackle football. I’m sure you’ll love when the NFL officially turns to flag football. ALS isn’t derived from a helmet to helmet hit let alone a tackle 😂😂😂
@@MrTrojan72 I didn't mean to imply ALS was from his football days, if you took it that way. I worked with a guy that played for the Seahawks for almost a decade and he was a beast as well. The hits to the head have taken a toll on him and he's not even 60, struggling with basics things in life.
They are not sacrificing their health for our entertainment. Total bs. They do it for love of game and livelihood. I've never heard a football player say I went into the sport because I wanted to help others through entertainment.
My heart truly goes out to this great man and one of the best defensive players on that awesome Chicago Bear team.
McMichael has always been a favorite, what a warrior.
Steve has lived his life to the fullest just like the way he played. He is a great human being . Thoughts and prayers for him . You are loved by many Mongo.
A Bears fan since 1969...this guy one of the VERY BEST Bears in history. LOVE this man! #76
Hall of Famer!
Prayers for Mongo one of the nicest tough guys. 🙏
Sending prayers to Mongo and to all families who have losses loved ones to this horrible disease. I loss my cousin Carla to this ALS. We love you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙💙 🐻 🏈
Stay Up Mongo
4 Horseman 4 Life
My Prayers Go Out To You Brother.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Loved watching him play as a kid , I’m crying right now , God bless Steve and his loved ones and all of those affected by this devastating disease
What a beautiful message Sir. Thank you. I see you will now become a hall of famer. Im happy for you. You seem in acceptance and peace. God be with you.❤
I remember this guy in WCW and he was an amazing wrestler I feel so sorry for him but as long as you keep going that's the main thing god bless
I thought he was a horrible wrestler, but he was more of an entertainer. He was the "enforcer" that walked around with a beautiful woman, a little dog, and a briefcase that stood there and looked tough. He played his part well, and was a good commentator
Insane to see this "monster" of a guy in the condition he is in today. Glad he's accomplished so much in his life and has no regrets
Wow, this is just sad. I remember how mad he was at the McCaskey family when he was at the end of his career. And to hear him now give them thanks says a lot about this man. He's lived a great life and deserved more perhaps. But he seems grateful for what he was given.
God Bless him what a fine man. And bless his family and the Chicago Bears too. Walter's son is fantastic!
As an avid pro football fan, it's hard to imagine these big, strong athletes being stricken with such terrible diseases. But they are mortal too. Dwight Clark died due to ALS a few years ago. Like him, Steve seems to be handling this with such grace, expressing more concern for others than for himself. I do pray for you.
always remember what Lyle Allzado looked like late in life
I didn't know Clark died. 🙏
@@CoachTR Sadly he passed away in 2018 at just 61 years old. Even though I didn't personally know these guys, it's heart-breaking to see your heroes taken so early.
@@notsosilentbob facts
They are human to
Payton God rest his soul,greatest man in sports, that's why there's a reward named after him.
Steve is in my prayers 🙏
Great football player and hell of a man. God bless.
never was a bears fan but after watching this i realized just how precious life is and what a short time on this earth is for some of us god bless you michael and many others going thru this
Love the bears and mongo. Pray for u all the time
Always a champion Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, thank you so much not just for your football career, but your WCW career, always four horseman.
Awesome interview. Steve was very articulate and inspirational. Prayers and God bless.
I will pray for you Sir, please get well YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL 💪💪💪💪❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Always Keep a positive attitude Love you for all you've done for everyone 💪💪❤❤🙏🙏
Praying for Steve “Mongo” McMichael. Praying for him and his Family. 🙏🏻❤️
Watching his short documentary last Sunday on espn I think twice before I complain about ANYTHING …your a brave man McMicheal …god bless you man 🎯💯 I really hope u make it to canton in august I’m rooting for you brother man 💪🏾
YES! He will be inducted on Saturday!
Getting to speak with the son of Sweetness is priceless. When he referred to Jarrett as "My Son..." I got a little chocked up.
My brothers deteriorated pretty rapidly as well. He passed 28 months after diagnosis. It's been 20 years this past June. Not a single day goes by that I don't appreciate those 28 months as well as the 43 years before that. I miss my best friend.
Love you Mongo. My favorite US Champion. ✨
Congratulations, Steve on your HOF induction this coming Saturday!! We all love and are praying for you!! ❤️🙏
Much Respect Sir! Prayers to you and your family.
We just never know when 🤔. Have faith. Keep plugging Steve.
My mom passed away from ALS last February. Terrible sickness. Hard to watch her deteriorate every day. But rejoice that’s she’s in heaven now!
🙏 God bless you and your mother's soul 🌹
My idol for 8 years of my life! God bless you and thank you for sharing your talents and life.
I’m a Packer fan, but I can pray for him, too. Terrible disease.
@Carl B....I am a life long Bears Fan. The Pack and Da Bears have battled for years, but u my friend just displayed what a true Packer fan is to us Bear fans.....Class 👍🏽
I just now saw this in comparison with what his current condition is now in other videos... ALS is a cruel cruel disease. Prayers for him and others.
It’s sad. He signed a autograph for me at the auto show a few years back. Great man As a little boy I really looked up to him and all the bears.
The passion he exuded while wrestling was an absolute pleasure to watch. He was truly having fun out there, and it showed.
We stand with you! All the best for you.
From a Packers fan, love you brother.
Compassion conquers everything ❤
what a GREAT football player he was back in his day. I wish McMichael well.
A no-bullshit man. Respect to him and his family Thank god he made it to the HOF.
Very wise man, deep, totally a champion mindset, one of the greats from the 85 roster and Bears legacy! Such a shame on his ALS
As a strange breed of an existing fan of both Bears and Packers combined; I am truly saddened by this humble man being stricken by this disease. I saw him play and he was a privilege to watch. And now I am cheering him on again. My prayers go out to 'Mongo' and his family. God bless you sir!
im a dallas cowboys fan mcmichael was one of the best interior lineman in nfl history he was a big reason you could not run on the 85 bears it was a honor to watch him play prayers to him
Mongo you were a great football player and a good wrestler. May God give you strength.
Mike was the rock in the middle of the Chicago D.He was fast off the ball and a huge disruption in opposing teams back field.Miss those years of him
playing.He gave his all on every down.
He is such a strong person. He went from tackling quarterbacks to being tackled by ALS.
Life is short and eternity is forever. Peace be with you.
I don’t know if words can capture it, maybe watching the old game footage and the cameras panning the crowds can capture it. What Mongo and the rest of that team created was feeling good, feeling excited, positive, energized, full of life. That 85 Superbowl and that era meant a lot to my dad as grown man, and to me as a kid at the time, and meant a lot to so many Bears fans. I wish for comfort and happy memories for McMichael as he faces ALS now.
I love football, and have a lot of respect for the greats. I’m sorry about Mongos ALS! He was a great player and it’s sad to see his state now. He definitely deserved the HOF honor and I just wish it would have happened earlier. God bless him and his family
My prayers are with Steve & family...
Wow brother Much Love from OhiO
Sending loving healing energy your way🙏🏼🙏🏿💪🏼💪🏿 I suffered from 3 bad knock out head concussions in a 4 month period when I was 13, and have suffered ALOT everyday from it. But what you said I'm starting to finally see as well, Compassion truly helps see the greatness in everyone❤️❤️
Bear Down BEAR FAMILY Much Love from OhiO Namaste 🙏🏼🙏🏿
God bless you and your family, Steve! I WILL be praying for you. You are a true champion!!!
God Bless Steve
Packers fans all over are praying for you as well
Damn mongo I been fan from your days with bears. Then when become wrestler I got watch every week. Thank you for lifetime great memories. And I wish you best and congratulations on your hof . It's been over due for some years
Admiring the bravery and amazingly none of this " why me?" Life sure isn't fair. And God Bless you too Jarrett. Your dad is always wirh you and proud of you as can be ❤🙏
Best of luck and health. Prayers for your sir......
Mongo my prayers are with you dear friend loved you as a player and know that you still have a great mind
Steve I watched you play when I was young. You were a beast. People know how great you were. Keep up the good fight brother. From a lifelong Steelers fan. 🙏
It's crazy how life can take unexpected turns. He was so big and strong on the field, and he was a big tough wrestler in WCW. Now he's dwindled into almost nothing and bedridden. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a cruel illness that causes the motor neurons inside your spinal cord to die. Over time, your muscles degenerate and you become a prisoner in your own body - progressively losing the ability to move, speak, swallow and, eventually, breathe. There is no cure. No one has ever gotten better after a diagnosis of ALS. The battle is almost over. Prayers to him.
Loved him in WCW 4 horsemen
Prayers for you and your family Mr. McMichael.... not easy seeing you like this, much less any of the greats of yesterday. Prayers for you sir💯💯💯I’m a giants fan but I’m a league fan more so...and we love you all.
It's scary how fast the disease progresses.. he's 100% disabled today. Just 2 years later.
This just blew me away. I’m sobbing. Blew me away. What a positive guy. Wow…..
We Love you Brother Mongo no matter what your health is now you are a warrior and will always will be a warrior.
Keep it tight and right mentally but after seeing you speak to Jared your doing that. GO BEARS 🐻!!
All the love to mongo, beast of the bloke, elite mindset
I love you, Steve, and though I am late to the game, I pray for your healing, and congratulations to you for making the Hall of Fame! I love you, Steve!
😊🏈🐻. It’s sad to see such a great player and human being going through this. Thank goodness he made the hall of fame before he passes away.
I live you Mongo! I was fortunate to meet you. You were so nice and talked to all the fans!!
What you said at the end speaks volumes. Good luck my good man!!!
God bless you brother 🙏🏽
That's so sad it's heartbreaking. It sheds an alternate light on the life of a football player. It happened to Jason Becker, too.
Go steve, congrats, you are a hof. bear
I was born in Cook Co hospital in Chicago in 66', then my late father worked for American Airlines and moved us to DFW once the new (and current) DFW Int'l was built and AA moved their base operations here from O'Hare in 71'. I lived in Addison, IL til I was 5, but still loved Chicago, all my extended family there, and especially the Bears and Cubs! (yes, I'm a north-sider, sorry Sox fans...because the crappy Rangers are my AL baseball team). My older brother and I always spent every Summer 4-6 weeks with our extended family in Chicago. I'd watch all the day games back then the Cubs played every afternoon on WGN at my grandma's place in Argo/Summit area. That was before they put lights at Wrigley Field. Great memories and I MISS my sliders (White Castle). If y'all can have Whataburger (a TX staple) up there, we should have White Castles down here, freshly made, not this frozen crap we have to buy in the stores down here.
All that said, I graduated HS down here in 85', the year my Bears won it all with that magnificent D, much like my Texas A&M Aggies (sorry Mongo! I know you're a tu grad hehe) had in the late 80s/early 90s with The Wrecking Crew on D during my time at A&M. I loved Walter, love McMahon and his swagger and intensity, the Bears D with the savage hits, all that! I remember Mongo even being in WCW with Flair & Co and to see how ALS has taken this man down saddens me, but love his fight.
Mongo, Big Dan Hampton #99, The Fridge, Dent, Wilson, the two safeties that would take your head off, much like the 70s Raiders, just pumped me up every game watching these dudes DESTROY opposing QBs and offenses, particularly guys like Theisman, Phil Simms, any Packers, Lions, or Viqueens QBs. And the offense (like A&M) wasn't flashing, but just smash mouth, mostly run it down your throat with the amazing and legendary Walter Peyton, who himself like Zeke would just run people over.
I love my birth city and my Bears. I have my DFW teams and A&M love too, but first and foremost, I'll ALWAYS be a Chicago'en and a Midwest guy (with a little TX spice to his personality). I'm 55 now, with several surgeries and other medical issues now from my own shift-working, stressful job, as well as battling depression (this coming from a very strong-willed guy just like Mongo). Love y'all, always will and DFW and Chicago will always be my first love and dedication. My wife of 26 years is a Denver transplant, so we go back n forth about what city and teams are better in all sports.
Jarrett, stay strong my brother and know your father is always smiling and looking down at you, just like I hope my own dad (who was the AA employee and died right before Christmas 2012), and grandparents (who were Chicago'ens), and my father-in-law who just passed from Parkinson's disease (horrible just like cancer, ALS, MS, on and on) . Stay strong, Chicago. My apologies for the dissertation. Mongo, you and all my Bears favorites will always be in my prayers and thoughts. God bless you all.