Matt Christopher > Quotes

“Having lived a good many years as a human, I learned what kind of flowers were safe to pluck and what kind weren't. Envy is far from being a rose.”
― Matt Christopher, The Pigeon with the Tennis Elbow

“afternoon, Cheeko vanished. Syl made a startling discovery”
― Matt Christopher, The Home Run Kid Races On

“Phil came over. “Hi, fellas,” he said. “Been waiting for you. I want the backfield men to drill on pass plays and line plunges, so put on your helmets and let’s get into our positions.” He turned and yelled to the players running around on the field, throwing and catching footballs. Nine players broke away from the group and came trotting forward. Two of them were fullback Spencer Keel and right halfback Gordie Poole. The other seven were linemen. Chip saw Mr. Quigley working with a group near the side of the field. He saw the quarterback fumble a pass from center, then stumble all over himself trying to pick it up. Chip looked away, shaking his head. What a sad-looking bunch they were! “Line up, men,” Phil ordered. He named off the linemen, then glanced over the men in the backfield. Mr. Kash had taught the backfield men the basic formation, so the boys got into their positions without difficulty.”
― Matt Christopher, The Team That Couldn't Lose

“Cadets 5 1 Vulcans 3 3 Saturns 2 4 Astrojets 2 4”
― Matt Christopher, Catch That Pass!

“arms around the tall, grinning halfback. “It’s time we broke that goose-egg tie!”
― Matt Christopher, Soccer Halfback

“The Cougars had practiced forming a wall against such penalty kicks. It”
― Matt Christopher, Soccer Scoop: Who's making a fool of Mac?

“Ash”
― Matt Christopher, Baseball World Series

“WON LOST Redbirds 7 3 Giants 6 4 Wildcats 6 4 Tigers 5 5 Falcons 4 6 Indians 3 7”
― Matt Christopher, The Kid Who Only Hit Homers

“After supper both families went to the baseball part to watch the”
― Matt Christopher, Miracle at the Plate

“catch nothing but net.”
― Matt Christopher, Michael Jordan: Legends in Sports

“ambassador”
― Matt Christopher, Mia Hamm: On the Field with...

“Syl”
― Matt Christopher, Comeback of the Home Run Kid

“Corky Jones, a boy shorter than Terry, but”
― Matt Christopher, Ice Magic

“Ve”
― Matt Christopher, Ice Magic

“conversation, anyway. You don’t play any sports. What do you know about it?” “According to your definition, football must be the only sport,” she exclaimed, her eyes flashing. “I play volleyball. But how would you know? You’ve never come to watch me play.” “Okay, okay. I’m sorry. I forgot you play volleyball.” Pete lowered his head and ran his fingers through his thick black hair. “Anyway, that doesn’t change the complexion of things. I still think that Jabber owes it to Dad’s memory to be a football player.” “And I don’t think he does,” said Karen. “You may not understand Pete’s feelings, Karen,” said Mrs. Morris. “You’re seventeen years old, and you’re a smart girl, I’m not taking that away from you. In fact, I’m very proud of you. But at seventeen you’ve still got a lot”
― Matt Christopher, Soccer Halfback

“Michael Jordan officially returned to the NBA on Sunday, March 19, 1995,”
― Matt Christopher, Michael Jordan: Legends in Sports

“Hey! Hey! Who do we admire? Sylvester Coddmyer! The third!”
― Matt Christopher, The Kid Who Only Hit Homers

“enjoyed humiliating him”
― Matt Christopher, The Basket Counts

“Dick”
― Matt Christopher, Undercover Tailback

“Then, along the top of another page, he made some column headings — possible motives: “Was bribed” “Hates the coach” “Hates school” “Hates the rest of the team” “Is just plain stupid” Then he made a column titled “Has acted suspicious.” There was plenty of space under each column for the names of suspects to be penciled in. He left room for additional bits of information, too. He’d keep his eyes and ears open and ask Joni and Melissa to do the same. To start off, there weren’t any”
― Matt Christopher, Undercover Tailback

“Miohael”
― Matt Christopher, Lacrosse Face-Off

“George Baruth”
― Matt Christopher, The Kid Who Only Hit Homers

“Foff,”
― Matt Christopher, Ice Magic

“Jim”
― Matt Christopher, Catcher with a Glass Arm