About this Event
Join us for an evening with Chuck Hutchison, the author of Getting My Hands Dirty. There will be a signing directly following the event.
Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register.
About the Book
“Chuck Hutchison is a terrific model of what it takes to reach your full potential in all that you do.” —Jim Tressel, Ohio lieutenant governor and former head football coach at The Ohio State University
Tracing a journey of commitment, challenge, and growth, a former professional football player reflects on his time at Ohio State under the tutelage of Coach Woody Hayes, his years in the NFL, and his unexpected decision to become an expert gardener.
Chuck Hutchison knows the meaning of hard work—it’s rooted in every chapter of his life story. Born into humble beginnings in rural Ohio, he found football in his youth, which opened doors for him and shaped the trajectory of his life in ways he’d never imagined possible. Under legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes, Hutchison won a national championship with the Buckeyes and learned enduring lessons that served him in the NFL, the business world, and beyond.
In the face of injuries, family struggles, mental health challenges, and an earlier-than-expected exit from the NFL, Hutchison came to rely on three basic principles: curiosity, confidence, and conviction. Guided by these foundational ideas, he discovered new ways to grow and heal, transforming the land surrounding his home into a garden masterpiece and breaking new ground in his own life, one shovelful at a time.
Getting My Hands Dirty is a candid and inspiring story of transformation, grit, and tenacity in football, business, and life’s next chapter. Told with authenticity and good humor, Hutchison’s story is proof that the pursuit of inner peace—and a renewed purpose in life—can be found in the most unexpected of places.
About the Author
Chuck Hutchison grew up in rural Ohio and was a member of The Ohio State University’s 1968 National Championship football team. His success in football took him to the NFL, where he played for seven seasons. A seeker of possibilities—both inside and outside of the game—Hutchison also formed a start-up football franchise, became a contract negotiator for the Green Bay Packers, and worked as a sales executive for one of the top one hundred privately-held companies in the US. Retirement offered him the opportunity to create a garden that was accepted into the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Gardens. Hutchison lives and gardens in Asheville, North Carolina.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hub City Writers Project, 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, United States
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