Jack Peterson (field hockey), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jack Peterson (field hockey)

Ireland men's field hockey international

Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1880

Place of Birth: County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Profession: athlete

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John William Peterson (born 22 February 1880), also known as Jack Peterson, is a former Ireland men's field hockey international.
He was a member of the Ireland team that played at the 1908 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal.
Peterson was one of six brothers who played field hockey for Avoca, Palmerstown and Ireland.
His brother, Walter Peterson, also played for Ireland at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Jack and Walter Peterson were also team mates at Monkstown.
Peterson also won Irish Senior Cup titles with both Palmerstown and Monkstown.