Overview
Led by stars like Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, William “Refrigerator” Perry, head coach Mike Ditka, and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, the Chicago Bears in the 1980s were an NFL powerhouse. As anyone who's seen "The Super Bowl Shuffle" surely knows, they were also an unforgettable group of characters. Otis Wilson, the Bears starting outside linebacker, was right in the center of the action, and in this book, Wilson provides a closer look at the great moments and personalities that made this era legendary. Readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph and defeat. Be a fly on the wall as Wilson recounts stories from those days in Chicago, including the 1985 Super Bowl-winning season. If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears will make fans a part of the team’s storied history.
Author Biography
Chicago's first round draft pick in 1980 out of Louisville, Otis Wilson starred at outside linebacker for the feared 1980s Bears defenses. An intimidating pass rusher, Wilson had 10.5 sacks for the 1985 Super Bowl champions. The two-time Pro Bowler finished his career with the L.A. Raiders in 1989 and was named to the All-Madden Century Team. Chet Coppock is an Emmy Award winning sportscaster who was inducted into the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
Press Releases
If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears
Stories from the Chicago Bears Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box
By Otis Wilson and Chet Coppock
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
From the highs of the 1980s Chicago Bears to the lows of the modern era and every victory and story in-between, there’s no doubt that the Bears have secured their place in NFL history. Now Chicago fans can hear firsthand stories from someone who was there for some of the franchises highest moments.
In If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears: Stories from the Chicago Bears Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box (Triumph Books, September 1, 2017), Otis Wilson, former outside linebacker for the 1980s Bears, takes fans behind-the-scenes as only he can. This excellent new release includes years of history with entertaining stories about the players, coaches, and opponents Otis knew while he was with the Bears. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword by Otis’ childhood friend and former NBA player World B. Free
- Insight into the stars and characters of the 1980s Bears like Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, William “Refrigerator” Jones, Mike Ditka and more
- Stories from the Bears historic rivalry with the Green Bay Packers
- The Bears’ historic 1985 Super Bowl victory and a behind-the-scenes look at the renowned Super Bowl Shuffle
- A look at the modern day Bears, from Jay Cutler to Robbie Gould
An inside look at Bears history, If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears: Stories from the Chicago Bears Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box is the perfect book for any Chicago sports fan.
About the Authors:
Otis Wilson was Chicago's first round draft pick in 1980 out of Louisville and starred at outside linebacker for the feared 1980s Bears defenses. An intimidating pass rusher, Wilson had 10.5 sacks for the 1985 Super Bowl champions. The two-time Pro Bowler finished his career with the L.A. Raiders in 1989 and was named to the All-Madden Century Team.
Chet Coppock is an Emmy Award winning sportscaster who was inducted into the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
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