New Book Chronicles Brothers' Behind-The-Scenes Experiences At Chicago Bears Games
SIDELINES: Four Decades Of Sundays With "Da Bears" is a memoir by brothers Chet and Tom Ballard who worked security at Chicago Bears games since 1979.
Ryan Arnold
CHICAGO (October 16, 2023) - Brothers Chet and Tom Ballard are living every football fan’s dream: getting paid to attend Chicago Bears games. In their memoir, SIDELINES: Four Decades Of Sundays With "Da Bears", they share four decades of experiences working security for players, Bears leadership, celebrities and VIP guests. The stories are exciting, heartwarming and heartbreaking, and unbelievable.
Chet and Tom Ballard's unprecedented game day access during the team's greatest (eight head coaches, 15 post-season appearances, 13 division and conference championships, and one Super Bowl) and most challenging seasons gives readers a never before seen view of the game.
SIDELINES: Four Decades Of Sundays With "Da Bears" has been featured on media outlets throughout the country. Chet and Tom Ballard give lively and entertaining interviews and are available via phone, zoom, and in person with adequate notice to allow for travel.
SIDELINES: Four Decades Of Sundays With "Da Bears" is available in paperback and Kindle exclusively through BallardBearsBook.com.
