The inspiring story of Chester native Walker “Baby” Carter, Jr. was highlighted in New York City’s bustling Times Square district on January 14, 2024 as part of the promotional launch for the book Walker’s Way: How Are You Walking in Your Life?, written by his wife, Claudette Carter ‘85.

Walker Carter graduated Chester High School in 1974 and was a star multi-sport athlete at Chester High School and Widener University. He became the first African American football and track & field coach at Widener University and worked for over 30 years as a dedicated Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) lineman before suffering a fatal accident on the job in 2017.

Walker's Way is an inspiring book that brings to life all that Walker did to pave the way for his family, friends, neighbors and students, as well as demonstrate the influence he had as a bright light in the city of Chester. Walker's Way can be found at Amazon.com.

Pictured: Muhammad and Wanisha Bey, Claudette Carter '85, and Jaleesa Carter in front of the billboard in Times Square.