Greg Peterson (Canadian football)
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1960)
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Gregory Peterson (born February 18, 1960) is a Canadian former gridiron football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for nine years. Peterson played defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders from 1984 to 1992.[1] He was part of the Stampeders 1992 Grey Cup winning team. Peterson was an All-Star in 1990.[2] He played college football at Brigham Young University[3] and high school football at Dr. E.P. Scarlett.[4]
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 18, 1960 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Career information | |
| College | Brigham Young |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1992 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Following retirement in 1993, Peterson began a career in law,[5] and is currently a partner at law firm Gowlings, specialising in business law.[1] Peterson has been the QR radio Stampeder radio colour commentator since 1996,[1][6] and president of the Greater Calgary Amateur Football Association.[7]
He is the brother of NHL player and coach Brent Peterson.[8]
