NFL Hall of Famer Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE after his death last year

• Former Chicago Bears star Steve McMichael has been posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) by the Concussion & CTE Foundation.
• McMichael, who passed away last year aged 67, had previously battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years.
• His wife, Misty McMichael, donated his brain for study to investigate the link between ALS and CTE, a degenerative brain condition caused by repeated head trauma.
• Research indicates that NFL players are significantly more likely to develop ALS, with strong evidence linking repetitive brain trauma to the disease.
• McMichael, a two-time All-Pro and NFL Hall of Famer, pledged his brain for research to help foster a safer future for athletes.

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Chicago Bears great diagnosed with degenerative brain disease a year after his death