10 facts about matt christopher author biography

Matthew Frederick Christopher (August 16, – September 20, ) was an American writer of children's books. He wrote more than novels and short stories, mainly featuring sports.

After Christopher's death, his family oversaw production of books under Christopher's name created by various writers and illustrators, treating the name as a trademark.

Life

Matthew Christopher was born in Bath, Pennsylvania, the oldest of nine children.

He was a gifted athlete as a child, excelling in nearly every sport he attempted, especially baseball and football, which he played in high school when the family moved to Ludlowville, New York.

After graduating from high school in , Christopher maintained his involvement in baseball, playing first in a semi-professional league in the mids before moving up to professional ball, playing third base for the Smith Falls Beavers of Ontario, Canada (an affiliate of the Class C Can-Am League).

Despite having two hits and two RBIs