R.I.P MONGO

[thumper18474]

Hall of Famer and Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67 following battle with ALS

 

[Vinson]

Hall of Famer and Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67 following battle with ALS

I remember Mongo being the big guy in Blazing Saddles

 

[The Oracle]

Never good to read of someone passing with ALS...

 

[WyattEarp]

I remember Mongo being the big guy in Blazing Saddles

No

 

[The Oracle]

No

Who did Alex Karras play in Blazing Saddles?

As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.

 

[WyattEarp]

Who did Alex Karras play in Blazing Saddles?

As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles.

I'm aware of Karras' role in the movie.

McMichael picked up the nickname. It was likely inspired by the movie, but McMichael owned it.