About Nelson Peterson
Lived 1913 – 1990 (aged 77). Nelson Peterson was an American american football player.
Nelson Lane Peterson (September 22, 1913 – December 4, 1990) was an American football running back who played the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Rams. He attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. Peterson was the head coach and played for the 1945 Fort McClellan Riflemen football team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nelson Peterson?
American football player (1913-1990)
When was Nelson Peterson born?
Nelson Peterson was born on 22 September 1913 in Weston.
When did Nelson Peterson die?
Nelson Peterson died on 4 December 1990 in Broward County.
What was Nelson Peterson's occupation?
Nelson Peterson was an american football player.
What nationality was Nelson Peterson?
Nelson Peterson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson Peterson. https://biography.guide/nelson-peterson/
MLA: "Nelson Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-peterson/.
Chicago: "Nelson Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-peterson/.
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