NFL Legend Steve McMichael Hospitalized for MRSA Infection and Blood Transfusion
Former Chicago Bears player Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, has been hospitalized with a urinary tract infection and is now receiving a blood transfusion for MRSA, a difficult-to-treat staph infection. His family has requested prayers for his recovery. Despite his health challenges, McMichael was announced as a member of the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame class in February.