McMichael is a beloved figure in Chicago whose outside personality stood out from a 1985 Bears roster filled with giant personalities.

Steve McMichael, who helped anchor the Chicago Bears' dominant 46 Defense during the 1980s, died due to complications from ALS.

Legendary Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael died on Wednesday at 67 after a battle with ALS, his former teammate Jarrett Payton shared on social media. McMichael, affectionally known as "Mongo" by fans, won a Super Bowl with the "Monsters of the Midway" Bears in 1986 and played for the franchise throughout most of the decade.