Steve Peterson
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Stephen John Peterson
- School Columbia State Community College, Jacksonville State University, Middle Tennessee State University
- Born September 21, 1951 in Maywood, IL USA
- Died March 11, 2020 in Murfreesboro, TN USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Steve Peterson was a long-time college coach.
Peterson was a catcher at Jacksonville State. He was assistant at Middle Tennessee State University from 1976-1978, then was head coach of Roane State Community College from 1979-1984 (going 153-96 and twice winning TJCAA Coach of the Year). He returned to Middle Tennessee as assistant again from 1985-1987 then was their head coach from 1988-2012. He set school record for wins in a season (44-18 in 2009) and career (944-733-3). He coached Jayhawk Owens, Jason Maxwell, Dewon Brazelton and Brett Carroll.
Sources: MTSU Hall of Fame, MTSU News, Obituary 3/17/2020 Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
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