Our top selling book of last year's holiday season is still going strong. Chuck will be appearing at the Windy City Bulls game this weekend. Details in the flier below...
So, when you pull Always a Pleasure off the book shelf, what will you find inside it?
Always A Pleasure is a compilation of Chuck Swirsky’s life in and out of the landscape of sports broadcasting along with stories featuring personalities and life-changing experiences that have shaped who he is. Always A Pleasure will detail a journey from Virginia to Seattle, Ohio, Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto, that has enabled Chuck to benefit from the virtues of perseverance, passion, and positivity through the leadership and mentoring of others.
Here's what other people say about it...
Having known Chuck since my days as a still-developing youth player in Toronto, where my dad was a member of the Raptors, I can attest to the fact that his passion for people and basketball is deep and sincere. Chuck’s unique desire to mentor young people, especially minorities and those of different cultures and backgrounds, will help inspire those who share the same dreams, dreams that enabled him to persevere to the top of his profession. I’m proud of Chuck, and excited that others can become enlightened by his exciting broadcasting journey, which includes nearly 25 years in the NBA and, of course, a trio of Curry family members shooting from the stars, just like him.
Basketball is about more than the players on the court or the fans in the stands. It’s also about the voices who add color to the game—play-by-play, night after night. And Chuck Swirsky is one of the legends responsible for the soundtrack of basketball. With passion that is always palpable, Chuck brings excitement every time he picks up a mic. Over the years, millions of fans have hung onto his every word, but what’s even more special about him is who he is when the mic is off. In my years in Toronto with Chuck, I never received a greeting from him that didn’t include an ear-to-ear grin. I feel lucky to have seen him continue to grow as a broadcaster when he and his family moved to Chicago. Chuck showed me that a team is only as strong as the environment surrounding it — a community that extends beyond the clubhouse. So thank you, Chuck—for your enthusiasm on great days and positivity on the rough ones. You made Toronto a great place to be in a great place to play. Oh, and thanks to your kids for always keeping those cookies around. Those were no joke.
Upbeat, energetic and optimistic, Chuck Swirsky has enjoyed a court-side seat to the NBA’s — not to mention Chicago sports’ — greatest decades. First as a sports reporter/personality and later as the well-respected play-by-play voice of the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls, Chuck entertains and informs through his deep sports knowledge and unsurpassed preparation and work ethic. His distinctive voice and passion for people and the games they love has entertained millions.
Night in and night out there was no one who brought more heart and passion to the game of basketball than Chuck Swirsky. For ten years Chuck was the very soul of building fans who loved his unique style and upbeat personality. Nothing tasted better than his call to “bring out the salami and cheese Mamma”.. his special winning call. Chuck will always be a hero in Toronto.
I have now worked with Chuck “The Swirsk” for 14 years. First and foremost, he is a good man, great partner and loyal friend. I have not met a person who is more knowledgeable of the game of basketball, past and present. His recall is nothing short of amazing! He always has an impressive fact or stat that is relevant to our broadcast. He brings his ‘A GAME’ every time.
