Steve McMichael will no longer shuttle to Canton for Corridor of Status induction as he battles ALS

Steve McMichael plans to be at house as he’s inducted into the Pro Soccer Corridor of Status in August.

McMichael’s family launched a press free up announcing that as he continues to battle ALS, he’s no longer wholesome ample to manufacture the day out to Canton, Ohio.

“Steve McMichael would maybe perhaps maybe no longer be ready to shuttle to Canton, Ohio for his Pro Soccer Corridor of Status induction because of the issues of ALS he has so valiantly fought the final three years,” the family observation acknowledged. “The Corridor of Status is planning for presenting his honor at his house. Steve and his family thanks for the followers’ ongoing give a enhance to.”

McMichael has asked family friend Jarrett Payton to appear in Canton as his presenter. This would be Payton’s 2d time serving as a presenter at the Corridor of Status induction ceremony, having previously presented his father, Walter Payton, in 1993.

McMichael change into as soon as an NFL defensive address for 15 seasons, 13 of them for the Bears. He change into as soon as a third-round pick of the Patriots in 1980 but change into as soon as lower after his rookie year and signed as a free agent with the Bears in 1981. In Chicago he flourished, and he change into as soon as a starter on the legendary 1985 Bears’ defense. He executed his profession with the Packers in 1994.