Vadal Peterson (May 2, 1892 – September 1, 1976) was an American
basketball
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coach with the distinction of coaching the most wins in
University of Utah
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history. He guided Utah through 26 seasons from 1927 to 1953. He also led Utah to its only
NCAA tournament title when the
Utes defeated
Dartmouth 42–40, in 1944. Peterson finished with a record of 385–230 (.626) while head coach of Utah and collected four
Mountain States Conference championships and the
1947 National Invitation Tournament title.
Head coaching record
Basketball
See also
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List of NCAA Division I Men's Final Four appearances by coach
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References
1892 births
1976 deaths
American men's basketball players
Utah Utes men's basketball coaches
Utah Utes men's basketball players
Utah Utes baseball coaches
College men's basketball head coaches in the United States
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