About Bob Peterson
Lived 1932 – 2011 (aged 79). Bob Peterson was an American basketball player.
Robert Peterson (January 25, 1932 – July 30, 2011) was an American basketball player. He played three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), from 1953 to 1956.
Peterson, a 6'5" forward from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, played collegiately for San Mateo Junior College and the University of Oregon.
Following his college career, Peterson was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1953 NBA draft. He split his rookie season between the Bullets and the Milwaukee Hawks, averaging 7.5 minutes, 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in eight contests. He then signed with the New York Knicks prior to the 1954–55 NBA season, sticking with the team for two seasons. Peterson's averaged 4.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for his NBA career.
Peterson died of cancer on July 30, 2011.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season
Playoffs YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGNew York323.7.467.9095.31.78.0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Peterson?
American basketball player (1932-2011)
When was Bob Peterson born?
Bob Peterson was born on 25 January 1932 in San Mateo, Menlo Park.
When did Bob Peterson die?
Bob Peterson died on 30 July 2011 in San Jose.
What was Bob Peterson's occupation?
Bob Peterson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Peterson?
Bob Peterson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Peterson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Peterson. https://biography.guide/bob-peterson/
MLA: "Bob Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-peterson/.
Chicago: "Bob Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-peterson/.
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