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  2. BornOctober 17, 1957 · Houston, Texas, U.S.
    Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
    Weight270 lb (122 kg)
    Overview

    Stephen Douglas McMichael (born October 17, 1957), nicknamed "Mongo", "Ming", and "Ming the Merciless", is an American former professional football player and professional wrestler. He was a defensive tackle for 15 seasons in … See more

    Early life

    McMichael was born on October 17, 1957, in Houston, Texas. His parents separated before his second birthday, and his mother later remarried E.V. McMichael, an oil company executive whose surname McMichael … See more

    College career

    McMichael's performances for his high school football team saw him being offered scholarships by 75 institutions. He decided to attend the University of Texas at Austin. He played as a defensive tackle for the Texas Lon… See more

    Professional football career

    McMichael was drafted out of Texas in 1980 by the New England Patriots but was cut before his second season. The Chicago Bears signed him as a free agent in 1981. He became one of their starting defensive tackles and … See more