Pete Peterson
Reading BaseballRichard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
Originating in March of 2004, Reading Baseball is in its 10th season! Pete is a Professor Emeritus of Southern Illinois University. He is also the editor of the St. Louis Baseball Reader, and the author of Growing Up With Clemente and Pops: The Willie Stargell Story.
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Pete Peterson describes how being a Pittsburgh Pirates fan, especially recently, proves there is crying in baseball. -
Pete Peterson takes a look at a new book out about Earl Weaver that highlights his roots to St. Louis and the Cardinals. -
Pete Peterson explains why a now demolished ballpark is special enough to him to be called his happy place. -
The hot topic at the beginning of the Major League Baseball season was the emergence of torpedo bats. -
Pete Peterson explains how Derek Shelton faced an uphill battle in getting the Pirates to be contenders.
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Pete Peterson looks at the controversial career of the game’s all-time hits leader. -
The recent death of Pope Francis got Reading Baseball commentator Pete Peterson thinking about his visit to the U.S. nearly ten years ago. -
Pete Peterson celebrates the 400th edition of Reading Baseball, which started in 2004. -
A new book out this spring highlights the breaking of the color barrier by the Chicago White Sox and Cubs in the 1950’s. -
A new book is out focusing on the 40th anniversary of the 1985 World Series.
