Sport(s) Basketball Role Basketball Coach Name Vadal Peterson | Overall 385–230 (.626) 1927–1953 Utah Died September 1, 1976 | |
Born May 2, 1892
Huntsville, Utah ( 1892-05-02 ) Tournaments NCAA: 3-2 (.600)
NIT: 3-2 (.600) Alma mater Utah State University, University of Utah | ||
Vadal Peterson (May 2, 1892 – September 1, 1976) was an American basketball coach with the distinction of coaching the most wins in University of Utah history. He guided Utah through 26 seasons from 1927 to 1953. He also led Utah to its only NCAA College Basketball Championship when the Utes defeated Dartmouth College 42-40 in 1944. Peterson finished with a record of 385-230 (.626) while head coach of Utah and collected four Skyline Conference championships and the 1947 National Invitation Tournament title.
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