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Steve McMichael was born on October 17, 1957 in Houston, Texas, United States. Steve McMichael is an American football player and professional wrestler. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Freer High School. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
McMichael fascinates me because raw football toughness was never enough for him. Fifteen seasons as a Bears defensive tackle would satisfy most men, yet he stepped into the wrestling ring as "Mongo" looking for more combat. That restless appetite for physical battle tells you everything about his character. Coming out of Houston with a frame like his, he could have coasted on natural gifts, but he chose to keep fighting on two stages. His 2025 passing closed a life lived at full intensity. I admire athletes who refuse to let one arena define them, and Mongo was exactly that kind of man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve McMichael
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブ・マクマイケル
- Reading
- すてぃーぶ・まくまいける
- Born
- October 17, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / professional wrestler
2. Background
- High school
- Freer High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20McMichael
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q372578
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve McMichael born?
Born October 17, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Steve McMichael from?
Steve McMichael is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Steve McMichael do?
Steve McMichael works as American football player, professional wrestler.
How tall is Steve McMichael?
Steve McMichael is 188 cm.
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