Francis Henry Peters was an American

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coach. He served as the head football coach at Maryland Agricultural College—now known as the

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—in 1900, compiling a record of 3–4–1.

Biography

A native of Wesley Station, Maryland, Peters attended the Maryland Agricultural College, where he played on the football team as an end from 1898 to 1900. During the 1899 season, Peters served as acting captain in place of

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who had suffered an injury, and he was elected team captain and served as player-coach for the 1900 season. The Aggies finished the 1900 season with a 3–4–1 record. At the Maryland Agricultural College, Peters also played on the

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as a

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, and competed in the

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, broad jump and hurdles events as a member of the

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team.''Reveille''
p. 110, Maryland Agricultural College, 1901.

Head coaching record

References

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