Chet Coppock: "Laying it on the Line!" book signings being held in the South Suburbs!

For the past 46 years, Chet Coppock has put his colorful brand on the sport’s airwaves in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and New York City. He has interviewed and brought out the best in his celebrity guests including, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Willie Mays, Bobby Hull, Mario Andretti, Mike Ditka, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hulk Hogan, Walter Payton and Larry Bird, among others.

He has thrived on controversy. He’s never been afraid to lead with his chin. He admittedly would rather be bounced from pillar to post than be ignored. He has also spawned remarkable loyalty from some of the greatest names in sports history.

His feuds have made headlines. His flamboyance has made memories. He is one of a kind. A legitimate legend. The Godfather of Sports Talk Radio.

Now, Chet Coppock separates fact from fiction!

Chet Coppock: “Laying it on the Line!” follows Chet from his growing up years where his father, Charlie, took him to hundreds of sporting events to teach him the art of mingling and interviewing famous athletes. This led to his first broadcasting experience at New Trier High School and beyond.

Coppock pulls no punches as he recounts in detail all the people, events and encounters he has experienced over a controversial career in sports television and radio.

It’s all here in graphic detail, his love-hate relationship with his father, his battles with the Voice of the Milwaukee Bucks, his falling out with close family friend, Jack Brickhouse, followed by their redemptive reunion, his firing from WMAQ in Chicago, his hilarious romps with Playboy Bunnies and starlets, his crazy career days emceeing pro wrestling and roller derby and his peaks and valleys romp through the fickle broadcasting industry.

Chet Coppock: “Laying it on the Line!” is a page-turner as you find yourself alternately laughing and shaking your head at the outrageousness of a wild ride with Chet at the wheel. There are several poignant moments, too, as he recounts his father’s passing, his painful divorce and being misunderstood by a public that never really appreciated his approach to the game.

Coppock states, “It was time to tell the truth of my career and all the people in it. I wanted to do a tell-all book about the good guys and the bad guys, naming names and laying everything on the line. This is my legacy. I hope it makes you smile.”

One thing for sure; you will not be able to put this book down until you finish it. It will be one of the most enjoyable reads in your lifetime and you will make Chet Coppock your new best friend.

Chet Coppock Book appearances include:

Aug. 27th

The Baseball Card King!

5205 W. 95th St.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Sept. 2nd

The Baseball Card King!

3761 N. Racine

Chicago, IL 60613

September 25th

112 Bourbon Street

West 115th Street Merrionette Park, IL 60803