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During a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's season opener at Soldier Field, the Pro Football Hall of Fame presented the ring that Bears legend Steve McMichael earned for being part of the Class of 2024 to his wife, Misty, and their daughter, Macy.

The Bears honored Steve McMichael's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction at halftime of Week 1's game against the Titans with statements from former teammates Tom Thayer and Mike Singletary.

Take a look at each of the 32 players in franchise history to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the most of any team in the NFL.

Legendary Bears return specialist Devin Hester spoke from the heart during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech Saturday, as he thanked numerous family members and coaches for helping him become the first returner to be enshrined in Canton.

Unable to travel to the Pro Football Hall of Fame due to his battle with ALS, former Bears star Steve McMichael was presented with his gold jacket and bust during an emotional celebration Saturday at his home.

Julius Peppers played only four of his 17 NFL seasons with the Bears. But the former star defensive end lauded the city and its fans during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday in Canton, Ohio.

Watch Hall of Fame inductee and legendary Bears return specialist Devin Hester's full speech from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Watch legendary Bears returner Devin Hester's mother, Juanita Brown, present her son for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Watch as legendary Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael's sister, Kathy, reads his speech after his Hall of Fame bust was unveiled to him.

Steve McMichael's former teammates gathered at his home in suburban Chicago on Saturday to reveal his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust.

Jarrett Payton, the son of legendary Bears running back Walter Payton, presents Steve McMichael's for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Watch former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers' full speech from the Pro Football HOF Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers' friend and agent Carl Carey presents him for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and his brothers Brian, Ned and Patrick are back on George Halas Drive at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week, a place that evokes nostalgia and gratitude for their grandfather, who was a member of the Hall's inaugural class in 1963.

In less than 24 hours, three former Bears players Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hester, Peppers and Misty McMichael — representing her husband in Canton — spoke to the media to discuss the enshrinement.  

Devin Hester is widely recognized as the greatest return specialist in NFL history and one of its most versatile talents. Watch as Hester shares how he came to accept his destiny: a game-breaker as unique as any in the history of the sport.

Julius Peppers talks to the media at Friday's Hall of Fame press conference.

Devin Hester talks to the media at Friday's Hall of Fame press conference.

Bears players, coaches and staff members were treated to a special in-person history lesson Wednesday evening when they toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Legendary returner and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Devin Hester addressed the Bears during their tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Head coach Matt Eberflus discusses Bears history with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

With Steve McMichael unable to travel to the Pro Football Hall of Fame due to his battle with ALS, the Hall of Fame will be coming to him.

Every time defensive lineman Steve McMichael took the field for the Bears, he brought an electrifying energy that captivated fans and dominated opponents. With an NFL career spanning 15 unforgettable years, his journey was nothing short of spectacular. Join Dan Pompei, Dan Hampton, Mike Singletary, Tom Thayer and wrestling legend Ric Flair as they recount tales from Mongo's extraordinary life and career, celebrating the spirit that led him to the Hall of Fame.

Likening it to a college recruiting trip, then-coach Lovie Smith knew that the Bears had to be the first ones on the scene to land future Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers as a free agent in 2010.

Ahead of Devin Hester being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024, ChicagoBears.com talked with eight current Bears about their favorite moments from Hester's legendary career.

Bears legend Devin Hester was electrifying every time he stepped onto the football field. His journey was nothing short of spectacular. Hester's former head coach Lovie Smith, special teams coordinator Dave Toub and Hester himself take you behind the scenes of his illustrious 11-season career.

Watch all 14 receiving touchdowns by Devin Hester during his time with the Bears.

Watch every touchdown return by Devin Hester during his time with the Bears.

In the fifth of a five-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer speaks to Hall of Fame voters about the process and why they felt Hester is worthy of enshrinement in Canton.

In Part 5 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction Aug. 3, Jarrett Payton details his lifelong relationship with McMichael and what it means to serve as Mongo's official Hall of Fame presenter.

On the 23rd of every month leading up to Devin Hester's Hall of Fame induction in August, ChicagoBears.com chronicles a different aspect of his illustrious career. In the fourth of a five-part series, close friends and former teammates Chris Harris, Rashied Davis and Jason McKie share their unique perspective of Hester as a player and a person.

In Part 4 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer looks back at how Mongo's heroics led to a miraculous Monday night overtime win against the Jets in 1991.

On the 23rd of every month leading up to Devin Hester's Hall of Fame induction in August, ChicagoBears.com chronicles a different aspect of his illustrious career. In the third of a five-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer reflects on Hester's historic 92-yard kickoff return touchdown in Super Bowl XLI.

In Part 3 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles Mongo's brief but memorable second career as a professional wrestler.

On the 23rd of every month leading up to his Hall of Fame induction in August, ChicagoBears.com chronicles a different aspect of Devin Hester's illustrious career. In the second of a 5-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles Hester's record-breaking rookie season with the 2006 NFC champion Bears.

In Part 2 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer reveals that there's much more to McMichael than his beer-swilling, hell-raising reputation.

In Part 1 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Devin Hester ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles how the University of Miami star was selected by the Bears with the 57th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.

The Bears will open their preseason schedule against the Houston Texans in the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. (CT) in Canton, Ohio.

Take a look back at the Bears career of legendary return specialist and new Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester, who recorded 34 touchdowns during his eight seasons in Chicago.

In Part 1 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles McMichael's decades-long friendship with longtime teammate Dan Hampton.

Devin Hester sits down with Jeff Joniak from Las Vegas to discuss his Hall of Fame announcement.

After former Bears star Devin Hester was voted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024 Thursday night, local & national media, current & former Bears players and more shared their reactions on social media. 

Following former Bears star Steve McMichael being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024, here's how local & national media, former Bears players and more reacted to the news.

About 50 of Steve McMichael's friends and former Bears teammates gathered at his home Thursday night for a watch party to celebrate his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Former Bears stars Steve McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2024.

Devin Hester reacts to finally being voted a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Relive the dominance that was Steve McMichael as the former Bear is voted to the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Class.

Relive the magic that was Devin Hester as the former Chicago Bear is named to the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Class.

Relive the dominance that was Julius Peppers as the former Bear is voted to the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Class.

In honor of Steve McMichael being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024, take a look at photos of the former Bears defensive tackle over the years.

Take a look back at the Bears career of newest Pro Football Hall of Famer Julius Peppers, who spent four seasons in Chicago.

Bears Care is celebrating the election of Steve McMichael and Devin Hester to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honoring the other Bears already enshrined by launching a special Hall of Fame online auction Thursday night.

Recognized as one of the Top 100 greatest players in NFL history, Devin Hester makes his case for the Hall of Fame.

In Part 1 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles McMichael's decades-long friendship with longtime teammate Dan Hampton.

In Part 1 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Devin Hester ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles how the University of Miami star was selected by the Bears with the 57th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.

In Part 2 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer reveals that there's much more to McMichael than his beer-swilling, hell-raising reputation.

On the 23rd of every month leading up to his Hall of Fame induction in August, ChicagoBears.com chronicles a different aspect of Devin Hester's illustrious career. In the second of a 5-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles Hester's record-breaking rookie season with the 2006 NFC champion Bears.

In Part 3 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer chronicles Mongo's brief but memorable second career as a professional wrestler.

On the 23rd of every month leading up to Devin Hester's Hall of Fame induction in August, ChicagoBears.com chronicles a different aspect of his illustrious career. In the third of a five-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer reflects on Hester's historic 92-yard kickoff return touchdown in Super Bowl XLI.

In Part 4 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction in August, senior writer Larry Mayer looks back at how Mongo's heroics led to a miraculous Monday night overtime win against the Jets in 1991.

On the 23rd of every month leading up to Devin Hester's Hall of Fame induction in August, ChicagoBears.com chronicles a different aspect of his illustrious career. In the fourth of a five-part series, close friends and former teammates Chris Harris, Rashied Davis and Jason McKie share their unique perspective of Hester as a player and a person.

In Part 5 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction Aug. 3, Jarrett Payton details his lifelong relationship with McMichael and what it means to serve as Mongo's official Hall of Fame presenter.

In the fifth of a five-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer speaks to Hall of Fame voters about the process and why they felt Hester is worthy of enshrinement in Canton.

Likening it to a college recruiting trip, then-coach Lovie Smith knew that the Bears had to be the first ones on the scene to land future Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers as a free agent in 2010.

Ahead of Devin Hester being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024, ChicagoBears.com talked with eight current Bears about their favorite moments from Hester's legendary career.