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Study Guide: Vadal Peterson: A Comprehensive Analysis of His Coaching Legacy at the University of Utah

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Vadal Peterson: A Comprehensive Analysis of His Coaching Legacy at the University of Utah Study Guide

Biographical and Career Overview

Vadal Peterson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and passed away in Huntsville, Utah.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson was born in Huntsville, Utah, and passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is the inverse of the statement.

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Vadal Peterson attended only the University of Utah for his higher education.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson attended both Utah State University and the University of Utah for his higher education.

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Vadal Peterson was 84 years old when he passed away in 1976.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson passed away on September 1, 1976, at the age of 84.

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Vadal Peterson was primarily a baseball coach who also coached basketball for a short period.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson was primarily an American basketball coach, leading the University of Utah's basketball team for 26 seasons, and only coached baseball for one season in 1948.

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Vadal Peterson was born in Huntsville, Utah, and died in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson was born in Huntsville, Utah, and passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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What was Vadal Peterson's primary profession?

Answer: American basketball coach

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's primary profession was an American basketball coach.

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In what year was Vadal Peterson born?

Answer: 1892

Explanation: Vadal Peterson was born on May 2, 1892.

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How old was Vadal Peterson when he passed away?

Answer: 84

Explanation: Vadal Peterson died at the age of 84 on September 1, 1976.

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Which two academic institutions did Vadal Peterson attend for his higher education?

Answer: Utah State University and University of Utah

Explanation: Vadal Peterson attended Utah State University and the University of Utah for his higher education.

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Vadal Peterson was born in which city in Utah?

Answer: Huntsville

Explanation: Vadal Peterson was born in Huntsville, Utah.

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Coaching Career Overview

Vadal Peterson coached the University of Utah's basketball team for exactly 26 seasons, from 1927 to 1953.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's tenure as head basketball coach for the University of Utah spanned 26 seasons, from 1927 to 1953.

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Vadal Peterson's final season as head coach for Utah was 1953-54.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's final season as head coach for Utah was 1952–53, as his tenure ended in 1953.

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The Utah Utes were part of the Mountain States Conference for Peterson's entire 26-season tenure.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Utah Utes operated as an Independent during the 1943–1944 season, meaning they were not part of the Mountain States Conference for Peterson's entire tenure.

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Vadal Peterson's tenure as head coach for Utah basketball ended after the 1953-54 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's tenure as head coach for Utah basketball ended in 1953, meaning his final season was 1952–53, not 1953–54.

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For how many seasons did Vadal Peterson serve as the head basketball coach for the University of Utah?

Answer: 26 seasons

Explanation: Vadal Peterson coached the University of Utah's basketball team for 26 seasons, from 1927 to 1953.

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For most of his tenure, the Utah Utes basketball team played in which conference under Vadal Peterson?

Answer: Mountain States Conference

Explanation: For the majority of his tenure, Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes basketball team competed in the Mountain States Conference.

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Vadal Peterson's coaching tenure at Utah spanned from 1927 to what year?

Answer: 1953

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's coaching tenure at the University of Utah spanned from 1927 to 1953.

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NCAA Championship: 1943-1944 Season

The Utah Utes won their only NCAA tournament title under Vadal Peterson in 1944.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson led the Utah Utes to their sole NCAA tournament title in 1944.

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In the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game, Utah defeated Duke with a score of 42-40.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game, Utah defeated Dartmouth, not Duke, with a score of 42-40.

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The Utah Utes basketball team operated as an Independent during the 1943-1944 season under Vadal Peterson.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Utah Utes basketball team operated as an Independent during the 1943–1944 season, which was their NCAA Championship year.

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During their 1943-44 NCAA Championship season, the Utah Utes had an overall record of 22 wins and 4 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Utah Utes compiled an overall record of 22 wins and 4 losses during their 1943–44 NCAA Championship season.

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In addition to winning the NCAA Championship in 1943-44, the Utah Utes also reached the NIT final that same year.

Answer: False

Explanation: In addition to winning the NCAA Championship in 1943–44, the Utah Utes reached the NIT quarterfinal, not the final, that same year.

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Arnie Ferrin was named the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the 1943-44 NCAA tournament.

Answer: True

Explanation: Arnie Ferrin was indeed named the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the 1943–44 NCAA tournament.

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The final score of the 1944 NCAA championship game was 42-40 in favor of Utah.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes defeated Dartmouth with a final score of 42–40 in the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game.

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Key players for the 1943-44 NCAA championship team included Arnie Ferrin, Bob Lewis, and Fred Sheffield.

Answer: True

Explanation: Arnie Ferrin, Bob Lewis, and Fred Sheffield were indeed listed among the key players for the 1943–44 NCAA championship team.

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The 1943-44 Utah Utes team was an Independent team when they won the NCAA Championship.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Utah Utes basketball team operated as an Independent during the 1943–1944 season, the year they won the NCAA Championship.

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The 1943-44 Utah Redskins men's basketball team won the NCAA championship under coach Arnie Ferrin.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1943–44 Utah Redskins men's basketball team won the NCAA championship under head coach Vadal Peterson, while Arnie Ferrin was a key player and MOP, not the coach.

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What national championship title did Vadal Peterson lead the Utah Utes to in 1944?

Answer: NCAA Tournament Title

Explanation: Vadal Peterson led the Utah Utes to their only NCAA tournament title in 1944.

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Which team did Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes defeat in the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game?

Answer: Dartmouth

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes defeated Dartmouth in the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game.

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What was the final score of the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game?

Answer: 42-40

Explanation: The final score of the 1944 NCAA tournament championship game was 42–40, with Utah defeating Dartmouth.

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During which season did the Utah Utes basketball team operate as an Independent under Vadal Peterson?

Answer: 1943-1944 season

Explanation: The Utah Utes basketball team operated as an Independent during the 1943–1944 season.

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What was the Utah Utes' overall record during their 1943-44 NCAA Championship season?

Answer: 22 wins and 4 losses

Explanation: The Utah Utes compiled an overall record of 22 wins and 4 losses during their 1943–44 NCAA Championship season.

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In addition to winning the NCAA Championship in 1943-44, what other postseason appearance did the Utah Utes make that year?

Answer: NIT Quarterfinal

Explanation: Beyond winning the NCAA Championship in 1943–44, the Utah Utes also advanced to the quarterfinal round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) that same year.

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Who was the head coach for the 1943-44 Utah Redskins men's basketball NCAA championship team?

Answer: Vadal Peterson

Explanation: Vadal Peterson was the head coach for the 1943–44 Utah Redskins men's basketball team that won the NCAA championship.

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Which player from the 1943-44 Utah Redskins men's basketball team was named the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the NCAA tournament?

Answer: Arnie Ferrin

Explanation: Arnie Ferrin was named the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the 1943–44 NCAA tournament.

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Which of the following players was NOT listed as a key player for the 1943-44 Utah Redskins men's basketball NCAA championship team?

Answer: John Stockton

Explanation: John Stockton was not listed among the key players for the 1943–44 Utah Redskins men's basketball NCAA championship team; the listed players included Arnie Ferrin, Bob Lewis, Wat Misaka, Fred Sheffield, Dick Smuin, and Herb Wilkinson.

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Which of the following players was a key member of the 1943-44 NCAA Championship team?

Answer: Wat Misaka

Explanation: Wat Misaka was listed as a key player for the 1943–44 Utah Redskins men's basketball NCAA championship team.

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NIT and Conference Championships

Vadal Peterson's Utah team won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title in 1947.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's Utah team indeed secured the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title in 1947.

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Vadal Peterson's basketball teams secured exactly six Mountain States Conference championships.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's basketball teams secured five Mountain States Conference championships, not six.

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Vadal Peterson's Utah basketball teams won Mountain States Conference championships in 1931, 1933, 1937, 1938, and 1945.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's Utah basketball teams won Mountain States Conference championships in the specified years: 1931, 1933, 1937, 1938, and 1945.

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In what year did Vadal Peterson's Utah team win the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title?

Answer: 1947

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's Utah team won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title in 1947.

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How many Mountain States Conference championships did Vadal Peterson's basketball teams secure?

Answer: Five

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's basketball teams secured five Mountain States Conference championships.

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Which of the following years was NOT a year Vadal Peterson's Utah basketball team won a Mountain States Conference championship?

Answer: 1940

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's Utah basketball teams won Mountain States Conference championships in 1931, 1933, 1937, 1938, and 1945. 1940 is not listed among these years.

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Team Performance by Season

In Vadal Peterson's inaugural season (1927-28), the Utah Utes finished 1st in the Mountain States Conference.

Answer: False

Explanation: In Vadal Peterson's inaugural 1927–28 season, the Utah Utes finished 3rd in the Mountain States Conference.

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The 1930-31 season saw the Utah Utes achieve a 21-6 overall record and a 1st place standing in the Mountain States Conference.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 1930–31 season, the Utah Utes achieved an overall record of 21 wins and 6 losses, securing a 1st place standing in the Mountain States Conference.

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The 1944-45 season saw Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes achieve an undefeated conference record of 8 wins and 0 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1944–45 season, the Utah Utes achieved an undefeated conference record of 8 wins and 0 losses.

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The 1946-47 season, when Utah won the NIT Championship, saw them finish 1st in the Mountain States Conference.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1946–47 season, the Utah Utes finished 2nd in the Mountain States Conference, despite winning the NIT Championship.

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In the 1932-33 season, the Utah Utes tied for 1st place in the Mountain States Conference with a 9-3 conference record.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 1932–33 season, the Utah Utes achieved a 9–3 conference record, tying for 1st place in the Mountain States Conference.

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The 1937-38 season was the only time Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes achieved an overall record of 20 wins or more.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Utah Utes achieved 20 or more wins in multiple seasons under Vadal Peterson, including 21 wins in 1930–31 and 22 wins in 1943–44, in addition to 20 wins in 1937–38.

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The 1948-49 season saw the Utah Utes reach the NIT semifinal.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1948–49 season, the Utah Utes reached the NIT quarterfinal, not the semifinal.

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The Utah Utes finished in 2nd place in the Mountain States Conference in Vadal Peterson's final season.

Answer: False

Explanation: In Vadal Peterson's final season (1952–53), the Utah Utes tied for 5th place in the Mountain States Conference.

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Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes tied for 1st place in the Mountain States Conference in the 1936-37 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1936–37 season, Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes tied for 1st place in the Mountain States Conference.

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Vadal Peterson's Utah Utes had an overall record of 24 wins and 8 losses in the 1948-49 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Utah Utes concluded the 1948–49 season with an overall record of 24 wins and 8 losses.

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The Utah Utes finished 2nd in the Mountain States Conference in the 1946-47 season, the same year they won the NIT Championship.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1946–47 season, the Utah Utes finished 2nd in the Mountain States Conference and were also the NIT Champions.

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What was the Utah Utes' overall record in Vadal Peterson's inaugural season as head coach (1927-28)?

Answer: 7 wins and 10 losses

Explanation: In Vadal Peterson's inaugural 1927–28 season, the Utah Utes had an overall record of 7 wins and 10 losses.

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What was the Utah Utes' conference standing in the 1930-31 season?

Answer: 1st place

Explanation: During the 1930–31 season, the Utah Utes secured a 1st place standing in the Mountain States Conference.

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What was the Utah Utes' conference record in the 1944-45 season?

Answer: 8 wins and 0 losses

Explanation: In the 1944–45 season, the Utah Utes achieved an undefeated conference record of 8 wins and 0 losses.

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What was the Utah Utes' overall record in the 1946-47 season, when they were NIT Champion?

Answer: 19 wins and 5 losses

Explanation: In the 1946–47 season, the Utah Utes posted an overall record of 19 wins and 5 losses, culminating in their NIT Championship.

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What was the Utah Utes' final conference standing in Vadal Peterson's last season (1952-53)?

Answer: Tied for 5th place

Explanation: In Vadal Peterson's final season (1952–53), the Utah Utes tied for 5th place in the Mountain States Conference.

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In the 1937-38 basketball season, what was the Utah Utes' overall record under Vadal Peterson?

Answer: 20 wins and 4 losses

Explanation: For the 1937–38 basketball season, the Utah Utes achieved an overall record of 20 wins and 4 losses.

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What was the Utah Utes' conference record in the 1932-33 season when they tied for 1st place?

Answer: 9 wins and 3 losses

Explanation: In the 1932–33 season, the Utah Utes recorded a 9 wins and 3 losses conference record, tying for 1st place.

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What was the postseason result for the Utah Utes in the 1944-45 season, after their undefeated conference record?

Answer: NCAA Regional Fourth Place

Explanation: In the 1944–45 season, after an undefeated conference record, the Utah Utes reached the NCAA Regional Fourth Place in the postseason.

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In the 1948-49 season, the Utah Utes had an overall record of 24 wins and how many losses?

Answer: 8 losses

Explanation: The Utah Utes concluded the 1948–49 season with an overall record of 24 wins and 8 losses.

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What was the Utah Utes' conference record in Vadal Peterson's inaugural season (1927-28)?

Answer: 5 wins and 7 losses

Explanation: In Vadal Peterson's inaugural 1927–28 season, the Utah Utes had a conference record of 5 wins and 7 losses.

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In the 1936-37 season, the Utah Utes tied for 1st place in the Mountain States Conference with what conference record?

Answer: 7 wins and 5 losses

Explanation: In the 1936–37 season, the Utah Utes tied for 1st place in the Mountain States Conference with a 7 wins and 5 losses conference record.

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Coaching Statistics and Legacy

Vadal Peterson holds the record for the most losses in the University of Utah's basketball history.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vadal Peterson holds the record for the most wins in the University of Utah's basketball history, not the most losses.

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Vadal Peterson's overall winning percentage as head basketball coach for the University of Utah was exactly .626.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson concluded his tenure with an overall winning percentage of .626, based on 385 wins and 230 losses.

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Vadal Peterson's total conference win-loss record was 177 wins and 137 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's cumulative conference win-loss record was 177 wins and 137 losses.

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Vadal Peterson's NCAA tournament win-loss record was identical to his NIT tournament win-loss record.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's NCAA tournament record was 3 wins and 2 losses, which is identical to his NIT tournament record of 3 wins and 2 losses.

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Vadal Peterson's career as a basketball coach for Utah concluded with a winning conference record.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's total conference win-loss record was 177 wins and 137 losses, resulting in a .564 winning percentage, which is a winning record.

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What significant record does Vadal Peterson hold in the University of Utah's basketball history?

Answer: Most wins

Explanation: Vadal Peterson holds the record for the most coaching victories in the University of Utah's basketball history.

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What was Vadal Peterson's overall winning percentage as the head basketball coach for the University of Utah?

Answer: .626

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's overall winning percentage as head basketball coach for the University of Utah was .626.

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What was Vadal Peterson's overall win-loss record in NCAA tournament games?

Answer: 3 wins and 2 losses

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's cumulative win-loss record in NCAA tournament games was 3 wins and 2 losses.

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What was Vadal Peterson's total conference win-loss record during his tenure as Utah's basketball coach?

Answer: 177 wins and 137 losses

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's total conference win-loss record during his tenure as Utah's basketball coach was 177 wins and 137 losses.

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What was Vadal Peterson's overall win-loss record in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT)?

Answer: 3 wins and 2 losses

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's cumulative win-loss record in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) was 3 wins and 2 losses.

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What was the winning percentage of Vadal Peterson's total conference record?

Answer: .564

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's total conference win-loss record of 177 wins and 137 losses resulted in a .564 winning percentage.

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Additional Coaching Roles

Besides basketball, Vadal Peterson also coached football for the University of Utah in 1948.

Answer: False

Explanation: In addition to basketball, Vadal Peterson coached baseball for the University of Utah in 1948, not football.

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Vadal Peterson's baseball coaching record for the University of Utah was 1 win and 3 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's baseball coaching record for the University of Utah in 1948 was indeed 1 win and 3 losses.

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In what year did Vadal Peterson coach baseball for the University of Utah?

Answer: 1948

Explanation: Vadal Peterson coached baseball for the University of Utah in 1948.

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What was Vadal Peterson's baseball coaching record for the University of Utah in 1948?

Answer: 1 win and 3 losses

Explanation: Vadal Peterson's baseball coaching record for the University of Utah in 1948 was 1 win and 3 losses.

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