About Jim Peterson
Lived 1908 – 1975 (aged 66). Jim Peterson was an American baseball player.
James Niels Peterson (August 18, 1908 – April 8, 1975) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1931 to 1937. He attended the University of Pennsylvania.
On September 30, 1933, Peterson was sent to the Louisville Colonels as part of the compensation for Johnny Marcum, whom the Athletics had acquired on August 20.
Born in Philadelphia, Peterson died in Palm Beach, Florida, aged 66.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Peterson?
American baseball player (1908-1975)
When was Jim Peterson born?
Jim Peterson was born on 18 August 1908 in Philadelphia.
When did Jim Peterson die?
Jim Peterson died on 8 April 1975 in Palm Beach.
What was Jim Peterson's occupation?
Jim Peterson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jim Peterson?
Jim Peterson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Peterson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Peterson. https://biography.guide/jim-peterson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jim Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-peterson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-peterson-baseball-player/.
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