Peters went to Compton Community College and then was a two-way lineman for three years at the University of Southern California.

Peters established a USC career record for minutes played.

He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals and also played for the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles.

He retired briefly before then-Los Angeles Chargers coach Sid Gillman convinced him to make a comeback to play for the American Football League team.

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