Your Dime, My Dance Floor: Chet Coppock in Pursuit of Chet Coppock

Name: Your Dime, My Dance Floor: Chet Coppock in Pursuit of Chet Coppock
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By: Chet Coppock August 8 Trade paperback Available now!

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Chet Coppock looks inward and spins tales about sports that affected him deeply.

Author

Chet Coppock

Chet Coppock has been broadcasting and writing about sports since he was a teenager. He was producer for the Milwaukee Bucks radio network, the sports director for WISH-TV in Indianapolis, lead sportscaster for Chicago NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV, and host of Cablevision’s NewSportsTalk, before revolutionizing sports talk radio when he launched Coppock on Sports on WMAQ Radio in the 1980s. Chet helmed that show for many years, taking it to the legendary WLUP AM 1000 in the late 80s, and later hosting the program nationally for the Sporting News Network. Chet has previously written Fat Guys Shouldn’t Be Dancing at Midnight... Read More

I bought a copy of your book and I read it…and it’s sensational. Great stories and off-camera, off-mike insights. You truly are a legend.

Skip Bayless, legendary broadcaster and columnist

Summary

There are tears of joy and tears that challenge your threshold for emotional pain. Chet Coppock’s fifth book will make you smile but also leave you aching. Coppock does not compromise as he reflects on five decades of examining the psyche and frailty of linebackers, third basemen and left wings. The book is at once passionate and defiant – like Chet Coppock himself.

(Q&A with author Chet Coppock)

Reviews

The Chicago sports scene has been greatly impacted by my friend Chet Coppock for the last six decades. His insight and brash honesty is the reason why you must read this book. Chet has had his fingers on the pulse of Chicago and it’s unique fan culture from the Brickhouse era right through the Facebook and Twitter world of sports social media phenomenon. Read this book . Steal it if you have to – just don t miss this raucous look at the world of sports that only Coppock can deliver!

Bruce Levine, Chicago's premiere on air baseball reporter "The Story Breaker"
I first met Chet 44 years ago. We became instant friends. Chet’s professionalism and integrity are beyond reproach. I’m proud to call him a life-long friend.

Lee Corso, legendary ESPN football analyst.
Grab a cold one and head to Chet’s Place. You’ll feel that you’re having a conversation with an old friend. Chet Coppock’s passions and interests extend beyond the world of sports, making this a fascinating read.

Jim Williams, CBS 2 Chicago, Anchor-Reporter
When I think of Chicago sports, I think of Chet Coppock. Chet is everywhere and he knows everyone. He has done everything there is to do in sports reporting and broadcasting.

Doug Plank, Former Chicago Bears safety
I have known Chet for nearly forty years going back to my rookie season with the Bears in 1980. He is truly a great guy, whose sports knowledge is just amazing. You will love this book! Chet Coppock is a great friend and one heck of a great person.

Otis Wilson, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker
I bought a copy of your book and I read it…and it’s sensational. Great stories and off-camera, off-mike insights. You truly are a legend.

Skip Bayless, legendary broadcaster and columnist

Your Dime, My Dance Floor: Chet Coppock in Pursuit of Chet Coppock

Author

Chet Coppock

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