Steve McMichael, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame - NBC Sports
Officially, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is still 12 hours away from announcing its Class of 2024. But the vote was taken weeks ago, and some of the selections are starting to be revealed.
Among the three names that will be announced tonight are former Bears Steve McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
For McMichael, it’s a bittersweet moment, as he’s finally getting Hall of Fame recognition now that he’s 66 years old, suffering from ALS and too ill to fully participate in ceremonies honoring him either at the Super Bowl this week or in Canton this summer. McMichael played defensive tackle for the Bears from 1981 to 1993 and was a major contributor to the great Monsters of the Midway defense that won Super Bowl XX after the 1985 season. For Bears fans, this will feel long overdue.
Officially, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is still 12 hours away from announcing its Class of 2024. But the vote was taken weeks ago, and some of the selections are starting to be revealed.
Among the three names that will be announced tonight are former Bears Steve McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
For McMichael, it’s a bittersweet moment, as he’s finally getting Hall of Fame recognition now that he’s 66 years old, suffering from ALS and too ill to fully participate in ceremonies honoring him either at the Super Bowl this week or in Canton this summer. McMichael played defensive tackle for the Bears from 1981 to 1993 and was a major contributor to the great Monsters of the Midway defense that won Super Bowl XX after the 1985 season. For Bears fans, this will feel long overdue.
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