Steve McMichael, Chicago Bears legend battling ALS, hospitalized ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who is battling ALS, was hospitalized Thursday night, a spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said McMichael was admitted unconscious with sepsis and put on two IV antibiotics.

Misty McMichael said her husband fell into a coma on Thursday night. He had a living will calling on doctors not to resuscitate him. She renegotiated that, and, on Friday morning, he woke up from the coma.

McMichael has battled ALS for more than three years. He is unable to speak, or even feed himself. He was recently named as one of 12 candidates being considered for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"We wanted to save him at any cost because he, I do believe, he's gonna be enshrined next August, and I believe he's gonna be around to see it," Misty said.

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"Like the tough warrior he is, he is now awake, and his vitals are better. His wife, Misty, is at his side and is asking his fans for their prayers. 'He needs to see himself enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Please pray for him to get through this,' Misty said," the spokesperson added.

McMichael played for the Bears from 1981 until 1993, and was part of the 1985 Super Bowl championship team. Fans rushed to Silver Cross hospital to show their support. For Misty, it means the world.

"This wasn't planned. This is God's work here," she said.

Christine Neitzke-Troike, the mayor of Homer Glen, where McMichael lives, helped organize the show of support.

"It's a show of support. ALS is a rough thing. We also want to support McMichael. We really want him in the Hall of Fame," Neitzke-Troike said.

The Hall of Fame senior committee meets at the end of August to choose up to three players from the 12 finalists, who will go into the Hall of Fame class of 2024.

"He wants to live to see this, and we're just praying the Hall of Fame does the right thing," said Betsy Shephard, a friend.

The new inductees will be introduced before the Super Bowl.

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