Following former Bears star Steve McMichael being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024, here's how local & national media, current & former Bears players and more reacted to the news.
▪️ 13 seasons
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 9, 2024
▪️ 92.5 sacks (2nd in Bears history)
▪️ 191 consecutive games played (Bears record)
Mongo earned his place in the @ProFootballHOF 👏 pic.twitter.com/ghb7f4N9gY
Congratulations to former @ChicagoBears teammate Steve “Mongo” McMichael on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
— Christopher Zorich, JD (@chris_zorich) February 9, 2024
Steve's passion for the game was unparalleled, and his "over the top" personality made him a force to be reckoned with. As a mentor, he was a great… pic.twitter.com/nwMmZsSieB
Here’s Steve McMichael at his home, surrounded by friends and former teammates, when his Hall of Fame election was announced on NFL Honors. Honored to be invited. pic.twitter.com/QKKgWdM3Z3
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) February 9, 2024
Three more of our beloved @ChicagoBears are NFL Hall of Famers.
— Mayor Brandon Johnson (@ChicagosMayor) February 9, 2024
Super Bowl champ Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers were legends on the field, and Mongo, larger than life off the field.
This is a well-deserved honor, and a great day in Chicago sports. pic.twitter.com/OXhRG2CDgm
One of the most underrated players in NFL history finally gets his due. The great DT Steve McMichael is a @ProFootballHOF. His amazing will to live, reflects his amazing desire to be great on the gridiron. Ferocious, nasty, and durable. Congrats! @chicagobears
— Jeff Joniak (@JeffJoniak) February 9, 2024
Longhorn Legend ➡️ Pro Football Hall of Fame
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) February 9, 2024
Congrats to Steve McMichael on being selected to the @ProFootballHOF Class of 2024 🤘 pic.twitter.com/rG4RC0ljAW
Congratulations My Dear Friend Mongo!!! YOU TODAY AND FOREVER WILL BE THE MAN! WOOOOO! https://t.co/EzW2EIxQIU
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) February 9, 2024
I have been lucky to call this man a teammate on @ESPN1000.
— Silvy (@WaddleandSilvy) February 9, 2024
Lucky to call him a friend.
Lucky to watch him play.
Lucky to experience his generosity.
Lucky to hear his jokes.
Steve McMichael is the toughest SOB I’ve met & he’s now FINALLY in the @ProFootballHOF.
Congrats Mongo! pic.twitter.com/ZatOfuuSAq
Finally!!! Congrats to @D_Hest23 and Steve McMichael on making it into the @ProFootballHOF. #Bears #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/s3RUMeI1SZ
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) February 9, 2024
This summer, Steve McMichael will join the late Kevin Greene as Pro Football Hall of Famers.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 9, 2024
There was once a time that the two longtime friends were a pro wrestling tag team coached by the late "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
📹 @WWE pic.twitter.com/HkVCoVeAWt
My Friend Mongo! FINALLY! ❤️🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Y1ohkr5q0y
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) February 9, 2024
What a night to be a @ChicagoBears Fan!! @D_Hest23, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers!! Congrats to you all on making the Pro Football Hall of Fame tonight!!! Well Deserved!!! 🐻⬇️
— Jerry Azumah (@JerryAzumah) February 9, 2024
MONGO!!!!
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) February 9, 2024
Congratulations to Steve McMichael and Devin Hester! You raised the bar both on and off the field. pic.twitter.com/AkuhuhzCNe
— Chicago Bears (@BearsOutreach) February 9, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🐻⬇️ https://t.co/qhiMmDVzfa
— Israel (@iidonije) February 9, 2024
Steve ‘Mongo' McMichael could not be more deserving. He played 13 seasons with @ChicagoBears, making the Pro Bowl in 5.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) February 9, 2024
As he battles ALS, he continues to show true grit & determination. He inspires me to continue fighting for medical research funding for this horrible disease. https://t.co/5wpwo0JiiZ
It’s official…good things come in threes.
— ESPN 1000 (@ESPN1000) February 9, 2024
Congrats to these guys heading to the Hall of Fame, especially to a forever teammate of ours, Steve “Mongo” McMichael 👏 #TeamMongo 💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/PeP7Xf2qL1




