Kenneth Anthony "Ike" Petersen (July 8, 1909 – August 6, 1995) was an American professional football back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions.

[1][2] Kenneth Anthony Petersen was born on July 8, 1909, in Cedar River, Michigan.

[3] He attended Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane, Washington.

[3] He was named a first-team Little All-American by the Associated Press his senior year in 1934.

[6] In May 1936, Petersen was traded to the Detroit Lions for Pug Vaughan.