About Carl Peterson
Lived 1897 – 1964 (aged 67). Carl Peterson was an American american football player.
Carl John "Swede''" Peterson''' (March 26, 1897 – July 1, 1964) was an American football player and coach. He played college football for Nebraska and professionally for one season in the National Football League (NFL) as a center for the Kansas City Blues in 1924. He was selected as a third-team center on the 1924 All-Pro Team.
Peterson later served for three seasons as the head coach of the Augustana (Illinois) Vikings football team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl Peterson?
American football player (1897-1964)
When was Carl Peterson born?
Carl Peterson was born on 26 March 1897 in Salt Lake City.
When did Carl Peterson die?
Carl Peterson died on 1 July 1964 in Kansas.
What was Carl Peterson's occupation?
Carl Peterson was an american football player.
What nationality was Carl Peterson?
Carl Peterson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Peterson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Peterson. https://biography.guide/carl-peterson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Carl Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-peterson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Carl Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-peterson-american-football-player/.
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