About Hamlet Peterson
Lived 1897 – 1973 (aged 76). Hamlet Peterson was an American coach.
Hamlet Edwin Peterson (April 6, 1897 – October 2, 1973) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa from 1925 to 1945. Peterson was also the head basketball coach at Luther from 1922 to 1965 and the school's baseball coach in 1967.
Peterson died October 2, 1973, at a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota following treatment for cancer.
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Who was Hamlet Peterson?
American football and basketball player and coach (1897-1973)
When was Hamlet Peterson born?
Hamlet Peterson was born on 6 April 1897 in Scarville.
When did Hamlet Peterson die?
Hamlet Peterson died on 2 October 1973 in Rochester.
What was Hamlet Peterson's occupation?
Hamlet Peterson was a coach.
What nationality was Hamlet Peterson?
Hamlet Peterson was American.
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