Born in Houston, McMichael had a larger-than-life personality that made him a fixture in football for decades and a natural for professional wrestling.

Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle with the University of Texas and the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl championship team, has died following a battle with ALS. He was 67. McMichael, a two-time All-American with the Longhorns and twice an All-Pro with the Bears,

Former Texas Longhorns great Steve McMichael lost his battle with ALS earlier this week. McMichael, known affectionately by many as “Mango,” was 67 years old. The Houston, Texas, native played defensive tackle for the Longhorns from 1975 to 1980.