Kurt Petersen (American football)

Kurt David Petersen (born June 17, 1957) is a former

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Missouri. He was named a starter at "stand-up" defensive end as a sophomore. The next year, he registered 53 tackles (9 for losses). He played a key role in the season opener upset against the University of Notre Dame, when he teamed with linebacker Chris Garlich to stop running back Vagas Ferguson on fourth-down at the Tigers one-yard line.

As a senior, he was moved to defensive tackle as a senior, when he was also selected as a team co-captain. He posted 63 tackles and 4 fumble recoveries (tied for the team lead).

Professional career

Petersen was selected by the

In

In 1982, he started all games during a strike shortened season, receiving second-team All-Pro honors. The next year, he missed 2 games with a back injury.

In 1984, he missed 3 games with an injury. On August 19, 1986, he was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a serious left knee injury that would eventually forced him into early retirement.^[1] On September 1, 1987, he was placed on the injured reserve list for a second year in a row with the same injury.^[2]

After not being able to fully recover, he retired on February 2, 1988.^[3]

Personal life

Petersen currently works as a Financial Advisor.

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