Steve McMichael: College Hall of Famer & Bears Legend

Steve McMichael dominated opposing offensive lines from his historic, record-setting run at the University of Texas to his unforgettable Super Bowl triumph with the legendary Chicago Bears defense.

Football Bio

October 17, 1957 – Houston, Texas – Steve McMichael, the top-notch defensive end, was born.

Steve played college football at the University of Texas and was named a unanimous first-team All-American after the 1979 season.

As the footballfoundation.org website describes, Steve graduated as the school’s all-time leader in career tackles (369) and sacks (30).

He was a finalist for the Lombardi and Outland Awards in 1979 and became the Hula Bowl’s Most Valuable Player.

The National Football Foundation selected Steve McMichael for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

The New England Patriots drafted Steve in the third round of the 1980 NFL Draft.

The following year, Chicago picked him up as a free agent, and he spent 13 fruitful seasons with the Bears, including a victory in Super Bowl XX with one of the most feared defenses in NFL history. [National Football Foundation]

Steve McMichael carved out a fierce reputation on the gridiron, cementing his legacy as both a Longhorns record-setter and an essential anchor for the historic 1985 Chicago Bears defense. His play at this exceptionally high level earned Steve induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Accolades and Football Accomplishments

• Named one of the 100 Greatest Bears of All Time.
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2024).
• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (2009).
• Super Bowl XX Champion (1985 Chicago Bears).
• Selected to 2 Pro Bowls (1986, 1987).
• Named First-team All-Pro 2 times (1985, 1987).
• Named Second-team All-Pro 2 times (1986, 1991).
• Finished his NFL career with 95 sacks (ranking among the highest ever for a defensive tackle) and 838 tackles.
• Unanimous First-Team All-American at the University of Texas (1979).
• Hula Bowl Co-MVP (1979).

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