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| Born: | January 20, 1950 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | Mesa Community College, San Diego State University |
| NFL draft | 1973, Round: 6, Pick: 133rd |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974–1975 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1976 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
James E. Peterson (born January 20, 1950) is a former National Football League (NFL) linebacker who played from 1974 to 1976 for the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He attended Crawford High School, then San Diego Mesa College and eventually San Diego State University before being drafted by the Rams in the 6th round, 133rd overall, of the 1973 NFL Draft.[1]