CHICAGO — Chicago Bears nice Steve McMichael is bettering after contracting a staph an infection at a suburban hospital, and his household hopes he returns house early this week, his spouse stated Sunday in an announcement.
The 66-year-old McMichael, who went public with an ALS prognosis three years in the past, has been hospitalized since Thursday. His household hopes to have him house on Tuesday, spouse Misty McMichael stated.
Steve McMichael was admitted into intensive care on Thursday — per week after being voted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame — with a urinary tract an infection. The household introduced Saturday he had developed MRSA, a staph an infection that may be troublesome to deal with as a result of it’s proof against sure antibiotics, and was present process a blood transfusion.
“He is one powerful man,” Misty McMichael stated. “He is Mongo and his DNA is completely different! Hold these prayers coming! Thanks!”
Steve McMichael, who managed the inside of the road for the Bears’ famed “46 protection,” was an All-Professional throughout their 1985 Tremendous Bowl championship season and in 1987. He performed in a franchise-record 191 consecutive video games from 1981 to ’93 and ranks second to Corridor of Famer Richard Dent on the Bears’ all-time sacks listing with 92½. His remaining season was with Inexperienced Bay in 1994.