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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As the 2025 World Series ends, we look back at one of the craziest fall classics in history. -
St. Louis baseball fans have a rich tradition to remember. -
Pete Peterson examines Redford's celebrated role in The Natural.
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The NFL blackout rule used to keep fans from seeing their favorite team play home games. -
Pete Peterson pays homage to this summer’s NubAbility Camp in Du Quoin by looking at some of baseball’s limb-different players over the years. -
A book entitled This Old Man is an account of what it’s like to be old. -
Baseball fans love the game’s history. -
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.
