WATCH: Steve McMichael reacts to being named a Hall of Fame semifinalist

by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Thu Jul 13 12:40:45 GMT-05:00 2023

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released their 31 semifinalists of senior candidates for their 2024 class which included Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael.

McMichael is battling the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) but was able to hear the news that he was part of the prestigious group.

Jarrett Payton caught his reaction on video:

Seeing Steve McMichael smile when he heard me report he’s a @ProFootballHOF semifinalist made my day! Love you, Mongo! #Bears 🐻⬇️ @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/h2Pyb7LgXc
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) July 12, 2023