Nelson Peterson

American football player (1913–1990)
American football player
Nelson Peterson
No. 28, 11
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1913-09-22)September 22, 1913
Weston, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:December 4, 1990(1990-12-04) (aged 77)
Broward County, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:Weston
College:West Virginia Wesleyan
Career history
As a player:
  • Cleveland Rams (1936)
  • Washington Redskins (1937)
  • Cleveland Rams (1938)
  • St. Louis Gunners (1939)
  • Columbus Bullies (1940–1941)
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1937)

Nelson Lane Peterson (September 22, 1913 – December 4, 1990) was an American football running back who played the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Rams. He attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. Peterson was the head coach and played for the 1945 Fort McClellan Riflemen football team.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fort McClellan Riflemen (Independent) (1945)
1945 Fort McClellan 4–2
Fort McClellan: 4–2
Total: 4–2

References

  1. ^ "Georgia Tech B Plays Fort Here Oct. 12". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. October 7, 1945. p. 11. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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