Robert Peterson

Inducted Oct. 12, 2012

Robert Peterson earned four letters in football—two in 1941-42 and two more in 1946-47. The Ironwood, Mich., native’s collegiate career was interrupted by World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served as a bombardier aboard a B-24 bomber. On his second mission over Nazi Germany, his plane was shot down and he was captured. Peterson spent 18 months in a German POW camp before returning home.

He re-enrolled at Michigan Tech under the GI bill and played two more years for the Huskies.

On the gridiron, Peterson served as the team’s quarterback including all passing, kicking and punting. He was team captain of the 1946 team.

After graduation, Peterson remained involved in Tech athletics. He helped organize hospitality for fans and alumni at Great Lakes Invitational hockey tournaments in Detroit.