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Sidelines

Four Decades of Sundays with "Da Bears"

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Sidelines

By: Chet Ballard, Tom Ballard, Marc Freden
Narrated by: Chet Ballard, Tom Ballard
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Written and narrated by Chet & Tom Ballard — featuring Chuck for the full sideline experience.

Step off the bleachers and onto the field.

For over four decades, brothers Chet and Tom Ballard lived the dream every fan secretly wants to be part of the game. From teenage ushers to trusted insiders at Soldier Field, they weren’t just watching the Chicago Bears—they were woven into the fabric of its Sundays.

What began as a side gig dreamed up by their Uncle Fran turned into a lifetime of locker-room laughs, game-day chaos, and human moments hidden behind the roar of the crowd. Through triumphs, heartbreaks, and hilariously close calls, the Ballard brothers learned what it truly means to draw the line between passion and professionalism.

Told in their own voices—with Chuck joining the huddle for an immersive, behind-the-scenes sound—SIDELINES pulls you into the heart of football’s emotion and commotion.

Whether you’re a diehard Bears fan, a lover of the game, or just fascinated by the people who keep the machine running, this is the story that proves:

Sometimes the best seat in the house… is on the sidelines.

©2023 Chester Ballard (P)2025 Chester Ballard
Americas Biographies & Memoirs Football Sports United States Heartfelt Game

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