Ed Peterson
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BornJune 27, 1924
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 1984 (aged 59)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 27, 1924 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1984 (aged 59) Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Cornell (1945–1948) |
| NBA draft | 1948: -- round, -- |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1948–1951 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 50, 13, 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1948–1950 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1950–1951 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 804 (7.0 pg) |
| Rebounds | 288 (5.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 99 (0.9 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Edward T. Peterson (June 27, 1924 – March 20, 1984) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'9" center from Cornell University, Peterson played three seasons in the NBL and NBA as a member of the Syracuse Nationals and Tri-Cities Blackhawks.
He was elected into the Sphinx Head Society during his senior year at Cornell University.
