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Listen: The Blues ProgramFSU head football coach Bill Peterson on sideline during game against Mississippi Southern in Tallahassee.
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M87- 27, Box 8
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Universities and colleges--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Athletics
School sports
College sports
Ball games
Football
Sports teams--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Football teams--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Football stadiums--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Coaches (Athletics)
Football coaches
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Additional Creator
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Biographical Note
Bill Peterson was named the head football coach at Florida State in December 1959, and coached there through 1970. Peterson became the first Seminole coach to beat the University of Florida, a 16-7 win at Doak Campbell Stadium. Peterson also coached the Seminoles to their first win ever at Florida Field. Under Peterson, Fred Biletnikoff would become the Seminoles first All-American. Peterson also recruited the Seminoles first black football players, including J.T. Thomas, the first black to ever play varsity football at FSU.
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