He thus acquired the moniker “Mongo,” “Ming the Merciless,” and “Ming.” That came from his football days, during which he played for 15 years and won two Super Bowls.
In addition, he was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl twice in 1986 and 1987 and was named to the NFL First Team All-Pro twice in 1985 and 1987.
“76” was McMichael’s initial nickname when he transferred from the New England Patriots, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Buddy Ryan, the previous defensive coordinator for the Bears, only called new players by their number, thus it was standard procedure.
By the 1985 campaign, Mongo had earned the moniker “Tex,” which honored his Texas heritage and recognized him as a vital member of the Bears defense,
Which would go on to become one of the greatest in NFL history. Alongside Bears defensive linemen Richard Dent and Dan Hampton, McMichael was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
