About Bob Peterson
Lived 1884 – 1962 (aged 78). Bob Peterson was an American baseball player.
Robert Andrew Peterson (June 16, 1884 – November 27, 1962) was an American utility player in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a catcher for the Boston Americans from 1906 through 1907. Listed at , 160lb., Peterson batted and threw right-handed.
Formative years Peterson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1884.
Career In a two-season career, Peterson was a .191 hitter (25-for-131) with two home runs and nine RBI in 43 games, including 11 runs, one double, one triple, and one stolen base. He made 40 appearances as a catcher (34), second baseman (3), first baseman (2) and left fielder (1).
Death Peterson died in Evesham Township, New Jersey on .
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Who was Bob Peterson?
American baseball player
When was Bob Peterson born?
Bob Peterson was born on 16 June 1884 in Philadelphia.
When did Bob Peterson die?
Bob Peterson died on 27 November 1962 in Evesham Township.
What was Bob Peterson's occupation?
Bob Peterson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Peterson?
Bob Peterson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Peterson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Peterson. https://biography.guide/bob-peterson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bob Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-peterson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-peterson-baseball-player/.
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