Gary Peterson
Defensive Tackle #71
Ht/Wt
6'
4"
|
270 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Cedar Fort, 
Utah
Roster Years
1974-1977


Personal

Parents are Clarence and Faye Peterson of Cedar Valley, Utah  ... P.E. major.

Before BYU

High School - Played his prep ball and wrestled at nearby Lehi High ... won four letteres as tackle.

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1974

As as heavyweight wrestler, he posted a 28-12 overall record (14 falls) and was third in WAC championships ... the following year he won WAC heavyweight title.

Sophmore Year 1975

Prior to the start of the season, he was set to start at right tackle but suffered a serious head injury before the season started ... had operation and was able to recover successfully.

Junior Year 1976

Behind Bill Rice at left tackle ... WAC heavyweight wrestling champ ... got two sacks against San Diego State ... sacked Utah's Pat Degnan for 10-yards ... 41 defensive points for the year.

Senior Year 1977

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year