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Chicago Bears Legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael Posthumously Diagnosed with CTE
The foundation said the Hall of Famer’s brain donation helped confirm the link between repetitive head trauma and ALS, which affects about 6% of CTE cases.
- Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and key member of the '85 Chicago Bears, was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy following his death, the Concussion & CTE Foundation said.
- McMichael died last year after a five-year battle with ALS. A two-time All-Pro, he ranks second on the Bears' career sacks list with 92.5.
- Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center, noted about 6% of individuals with CTE in the brain bank also have ALS. "There is strong evidence linking repetitive brain trauma and ALS," McKee said.
- Misty McMichael donated her husband's brain to inspire new research into the link between CTE and ALS. "I donated Steve's brain to inspire new research into the link between them," she said in a statement released by the foundation.
- Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, praised McMichael's legacy, noting that many former '85 Bears teammates are raising funds and volunteering to participate in CTE research to create a brighter future for athletes.
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Hall of Famer Steve McMichael Diagnosed With CTE After Death
Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with CTE a year after his death, the Concussion and CTE Foundation announced. McMichael's wife, Misty, said she donated Steve's brain to be studied when his lengthy battle with ALS led…
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Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS
BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & CTE Foundation said.
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