Carl Peterson

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Carl D. Peterson (born May 26, 1943)^[1] is a former American collegiate and professional football coach and executive in the National Football League (NFL). He began his coaching career at Sonoma State University and later became the assistant general manager for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was hired as the president and general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1988, a position he held until 2008.^[2]

Peterson was active in American football for more than 50 years. He started at the high school level, then moved on to professional football, working with the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Philadelphia Stars (USFL), and the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL).^[3]

Since leaving the Chiefs, Peterson has worked in a number of football-related organizations, including USA Football, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and FanVision.^{[citation needed]} He was named a semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.^[4]