Steve McMichael was an American professional football player and professional wrestler.

Steve McMichael Biography
Real Name | Stephen Douglas McMichael |
Nickname | Steve McMichael |
Profession | Professional football player |
Date of Birth | 17 October 1957 |
Age | 67 years (As of 2025, at the time of death) |
Birth Place | Houston, Texas, United States |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Houston, Texas, United States |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Ethnicity | Not known |
Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
School | Freer High School, Freer, Texas |
College | University of Texas |
Education Qualification | Graduation |
Steve McMichael Age
Steve McMichael was born on 17 October 1957 in Houston, Texas, USA. He was 67 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign is Libra.

Steve McMichael Wife
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
Spouse/Wife | Debra Marshall (m. 1985, div. 1998) Misty Davenport (m. 24 March 2001) |
Children | Daughter – Macy Dale Son – Update soon |
Steve McMichael Family
Father’s Name | Biological father – Not known Step-father – E.V. McMichael |
Mother’s Name | Update soon |
Brother’s Name | John Richard McMichael (older ) |
Sister’s Name | Kathy and Sharon (younger) |
Career
Debut | High School – Freer College Career – Texas (1975-1980) NFL Draft – 1979, 3rd round, 74th pick. |
Awards | As a player – one Super Bowl and multiple All-Pro As a coach – CIFL Champion (2009) As a wrestler – WCW United States Heavyweight champion (1997) |
Steve McMichael Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 189 cm In meters – 1.89 m In feet & inches – 6’3” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 120 kg In pounds – 270 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Steve McMichael Death, Death Cause
Date of Death | 23 April 2025 |
Death Place | Joliet, Illinois, United States |
Cause of Death | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
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Steve McMichael Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $3 Million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Under review |
Salary (approx) | Under review |
Income Source | Game, salary, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Steve McMichael –
- Steve McMichael was born in Houston, Texas. His parents separated before his second birthday.
- His mother later remarried, E.V. McMichael, an oil company executive, whose surname McMichael adopted.
- He had three siblings, older brother John Richard and Younger sisters Kathy and Sharon.
- The family moved to Freer, where Steve attended Freer High School.
- In his senior year, he lettered in six sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Tennis, and Golf.
- Baseball was his preferred sport, and whilst playing as a catcher, he batted 450 in his senior year.
- McMichael’s performance for his high School football team saw him being offered scholarships by 75 institutions.
- He played as a defensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns football team from 1976 to 1979.
- In 1999, he was inducted into the Longhorn Hall of Honor.
- He was drafted out of Texas in 1980 by the New England Patriots but was cut before his second season.
- Steve was named to the NFC’s Pro Bowl teams for the 1986 and 1987 seasons.
- He was named a finalist for the seniors ballot of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2024.
- On April 23, 2021, Steve announced that he had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- He was transferred to hospital care in Joliet, Illinois, on April 23, 2025, and died later that day due to complications from ALS.
FAQ:
How old was Steve McMichael?
67 years, as of 2025, at the time of death.
Who was Steve McMichael’s first wife?
Debra Marshall from 1985 to 1998.
Who is Steve McMichael’s second wife?
Steve McMichael married his second wife, Misty Davenport, in 2001.
Who is Steve McMichael’s daughter?
Steve McMichael had a daughter named Macy Dale, born in 2008.
What is Steve McMichael’s net worth?
Approx – $3 Million (As of 2025)
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