Charles E. Peterson
American football and basketball coach and college dean
About Charles E. Peterson
Lived 1889 – 1959 (aged 70). Charles E. Peterson was an American american football coach, basketball coach, athletic director and dean.
Charles Everette Peterson (October 2, 1889 – December 17, 1959) was an American college football and college basketball coach and dean. He served as the head football coach at San Diego State University (SDSU) from 1921 to 1929, compiling a record of 43–31–4. He was also the head basketball coach at San Diego State from 1921 to 1926, tallying a mark of 70–30.
Peterson died of a heart attack, on December 17, 1959, at his home in San Diego.
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Who was Charles E. Peterson?
American football and basketball coach and college dean
When was Charles E. Peterson born?
Charles E. Peterson was born on 2 October 1889 in Kearney.
When did Charles E. Peterson die?
Charles E. Peterson died on 17 December 1959 in San Diego.
What was Charles E. Peterson's occupation?
Charles E. Peterson was an american football coach, basketball coach, athletic director and dean.
What nationality was Charles E. Peterson?
Charles E. Peterson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles E. Peterson. https://biography.guide/charles-e-peterson-american-football-coach/
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