Nels Peterson
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: September 22, 1913
Height / Weight: 5'8" / 179 lbs
First Team: WAS (1937)
Last Team: CLE (1938)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Nels Peterson - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 22, 1913Position: Running Back (RB)
Career History
- Washington Redskins (WAS) - 1937
- Cleveland Browns (CLE) - 1938
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Nels Peterson played in the inaugural season of the Washington Redskins franchise in 1937.
- He was part of the team during a time when the NFL was still developing its identity and fanbase.
- After one season with the Redskins, he continued his professional career with the Cleveland Browns in 1938.
Additional Information
Details about Peterson's statistics, notable plays, or specific achievements during his playing days are limited due to the era in which he played and the lack of comprehensive record-keeping at that time. However, his contributions to the teams during the late 1930s helped pave the way for future generations of players in the NFL.
Nels Peterson remains a part of NFL history as a player from the early years of the league, marking a time of growth and change in professional football.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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