Updated June 23, 2025 / With humid temperatures in the 90s, Anderson’s Bookshop provided a hot time in the old town for families and friends to connect for an afternoon of cool reminiscing during Chuck Spinner’s visit.
Original Post, June 16, 2025 / Chuck Spinner was born and raised in Naperville. He spent a 33-year career teaching high school history in the northeast Ohio area. He and his wife, Patrice, now live in Cable, Ohio, a rural suburb of Columbus. Since his retirement, Spinner has written three books. At 2PM Sun., June 22, Spinner is returning to sign his most recent book, “Look What Sports Did To This Little Kid!”
“Look What Sports Did To This Little Kid!” relates how sports have influenced his life and the lives of his fellow baby boomers. A number of Naperville stories are featured in the book which has been endorsed by such sports luminaries such as Bob Costas, Bill Raftery, and Digger Phelps.
“Our Dad and his brother Bill once owned the former Naperville Liquor Store located at the corner of Main and Jefferson,” Spinner said. “And our Mom, Louise Rechenmacher Spinner, worked for years in downtown Naperville at Wehrli Home Appliance. It will be a thrill to come back to my home town again to once again sign at Andersons.”
Spinner’s book is an autobiography that presents a nostalgic look at how the author’s life has been influenced by sports. It is the perfect read for a baby boomer, a sports fan, or just anyone who likes fun, interesting stories.
For more details about the book, visit www.chuckspinner.com.
FYI: Spinner’s second book, “The Tragedy at the Loomis Street Crossing,” tells the story of the April 25, 1946, Naperville train wreck that took the lives of 45 people. The book provided the impetus for the creation and dedication of the Paul Kuhn sculpture that now is at the crash site (at the train station across the street from the old Naperville News Stand).
Andersons Bookshop is located at 123 W. Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Preorder “Look What Sports Did To This Little Kid!” by calling (630) 355-2665.
