What The Pros Say
Are Professional Sports Leagues any different than other self-indulgent corporations? Can they be counted on to play by the rules?
NFL Pro-Bowlers, Olympic Athletes, Hall-of-Famers, World Champions – even a former 13-year NBA referee. Legends from nearly every arena have described Incidental Contact as “Gritty, action-packed, fascinating, thought-provoking, and disturbingly true-to-life . . . a must-read for every fan.” Scroll down, and find out how the people who are truly “in the know” feel about the novel both as a literary work as well as its premise that purity in sport may be nothing more than a carefully crafted mirage . . .
Ten-year NFL veteran, 3-time Pro Bowler, and one of the toughest men to ever play professional football, Conrad Dobler, Author of Pride and Perseverance, touts it as “A book which flows and reads quickly. Fictional? Sure it is! If you don’t believe this can or has happened, then you are living in the dark ages.” “Conrad has seen it all. Period. And he doesn’t take crap from anyone. Maybe that’s why he’s willing to say . . . out loud . . . what everyone else is thinking.” – Chuck Walley
World Record-Holder and former Harlem Globetrotter Wayne Clark calls it “Fascinating . . . I found myself immersed in an incredibly believable world which left me no choice but to seriously consider the unthinkable.”
“Compelling, and disconcertingly authentic. If this book doesn’t cause you to reconsider the realities of sport, seek counseling . . . you’re in denial.” – F1 World Championship Team Member and APBA National Champion Don Haehl.
- Author Chuck Walley shares a moment with old friend and confidante Earnie Shavers.
“A mind-bending roller-coaster ride that is disturbingly true-to-life. Readers better strap themselves in,” warns IBA “Puncher of the Century” and co-Author of Welcome To the Big Time Earnie Shavers, seen here with Author Chuck Walley. “Earnie has always been there for me,” Chuck told the media at the International Boxing Hall of Fame, “and he’s made helping others his life’s work. Look up the word ’class’ in the dictionary, and you’ll find his picture.”
“Chuck’s work is always spot-on, but this novel is groundbreaking. A gripping story with unforgettable characters that you’ll wish would never end,” declares two-time Olympic Medalist John “Louie” Ehrensbeck.
Thirteen year veteran NBA referee Tim Donaghy, Author of Personal Foul, proclaims that it’s “An action-packed thriller whose sinister plot is closer to reality than many would want to believe. An absolute must-read for every sports fan.” “David Stern dismisses Tim’s charges of malfeasance in the NBA based on his conviction. Perhaps the Commissioner would like to explain how it is, then, that prosecutors routinely rely on the testimony of wrongdoers who have turned State’s witness . . .” – Chuck Walley
“Thought-provoking . . . you really do have to ask yourself, why would these multi-billion dollar enterprises trust their fortunes to chance?” – Hall of Famer and Lou Marsh Trophy recipient Hervé Filion.
“A page-turner with exciting plots and sub-plots that you’ll want to read more than once,” professes John Briant, Author of the beloved Adirondack Detective series.
NFL Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl XV Champion Dave Pear (#74) heralds Incidental Contact, stating that, “I thoroughly enjoyed this telling novel! It’s impossible to separate the fiction from reality in the business of football.” “Dave’s work on behalf of retired players is nothing short of inspirational,” Chuck explains. “He’s made it his business to fight for the underdog . . . the guy who can’t fight for himself, chasing down bad guys with the same intensity he displayed while getting after Ron Jaworski in the title game (photo-left). He’s nothing short of a real American hero in my book, and I know a multitude of NFL Retirees who feel the same way.”
- Chuck and Gerry Cooney share a laugh.
Two-time Golden Gloves Champion and legendary #1 WBC Heavyweight Contender “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney says, “It captures the dark side of pro sports like nothing I’ve ever read. Gritty, realistic, and action-packed.” “Gerry always calls it like he sees it, which makes his endorsement especially satisfying,” Chuck asserted. “Ask anyone who ever stepped into the ring with him - he doesn’t pull punches. Plus, look at him! He could still lace ’em up and take care of business. Who’s gonna’ tell him he can’t speak his mind? Not me!”
AuthorHouse Senior Marketing Consultant Ron Bowles calls Incidental Contact Author Chuck Walley “The Tom Clancy of the sports world,” adding that, “he ventures where the mainstream media either can’t, or won’t.”
“An absolute slam-dunk. This book speaks to issues that every fan has undoubtedly pondered. Chuck should be crowned ‘The People’s Champion’ for having the intestinal fortitude to challenge the status quo.” – Brigadier General (Ret.) George Mitchell, President of the Harlem Superstars. “Men of General Mitchell’s caliber and honor are hard to come by,” Chuck declared. “I salute him for his sacrifices, and those of the men he’s led. His desire to delve beyond ’conventional wisdom’ and speak his mind are among the most vital characteristics that America was founded upon.”
“Clever, insightful, and eye-opening . . . a riveting story that will surely provoke long-overdue dialogue as to the hidden motives of the various leagues” predicts former WBC Woman’s Jr. Welterweight World Champion and School of Hard Knox V.P. Christy Martin.
- Author Mary Beth Egeling
“Ladies—even if you are not a sports aficionado, do not make the mistake of putting this book down! Chuck Walley interlaces an intriguing tale with content that appeals to both sexes . . . entwining what women look for in a novel with what might normally be disregarded. Open yourself to this genre to get what you want from an exhilarating, seductive story—you will be glad you did!” – Mary Beth Egeling, Author of Love-Abouts and Messages From My Hands. “Mary Beth has had as much to do with the success of this novel as anyone,” Chuck explains. “Her background in the business provided crucial insight . . . not to mention that after reading the manuscript, she all but insisted I pursue getting it published. She’s my ‘motivational angel’. Her kindness and enthusiasm will never be forgotten.”
“A fascinating read that’s hard to put down! Chuck Walley has obviously spent a lot of time gathering facts from the underbelly of football to pull this book together.” – Robert Lee, publisher/editor of DavePear.com
“All will enjoy this terrific read. What a great script to be played out in a movie. I can’t wait!” submits Boxing Historian David Martinez -www.dmboxing.com.
George Chuvalo "insists" on getting a copy of Incidental Contact.
George Chuvalo "insists" on getting a copy of Incidental Contact.
Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Inductee George Chuvalo calls it “Phenomenal – a glimpse into the big-business side of sports which combines intrigue and drama in a way that drew me in immediately and kept me engaged throughout.” Chuck reminded the crowd that, despite fighting Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson, and Muhammad Ali (twice), George was never knocked down, adding that “good journalism isn’t about telling the popular version of a story. It’s about telling the accurate version of a story. And you can’t be afraid of getting decked. George proved that fearlessness can carry you to greatness.”
