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Peter George Kmetovic (December 27, 1919 – February 8, 1990) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1946 and the Detroit Lions 1947.

Kmetovic played college football for Stanford University, helping the team reach the 1941 Rose Bowl. In the game, Kmetovic rushed for 141 yards and returned a punt for a touchdown to lead the Indians to a 21–13 victory over Nebraska. For his efforts, Kmetovic was named the player of the game.[1] He was drafted by the Eagles in first round othe 1942 NFL draft with the third overall pick.

Kmetovic served as the head football coach at San Bernardino Valley College in 1948.[2] The following year, he was hired as backfield coach at the University of San Francisco.[3] In 1950, he returned to alma mater, Stanford, and an assistant coach under Marchmont Schwartz.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
San Bernardino Indians (Eastern Conference) (1948)
1948 San Bernardino 3–5–1 2–3–1 4th
San Bernardino: 3–5–1 2–3–1
Total: 3–5–1

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References

  1. ^ "Rose Bowl Timeline". Archived from the original on May 22, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2008.
  2. ^ "Pete Kmetovic Name Valley College Grid Mentor". The Sun. San Bernardino, California. March 26, 1948. p. 27. Retrieved May 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Pete Kmetovic Is New USF Grid Aid". The Salinas Californian. Salinas, California. United Press. July 23, 1949. p. 8. Retrieved May 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Pete Kmetovic Will Aid Schwartz". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. Associated Press. July 28, 1950. p. 12. Retrieved May 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "Indians Fourth In Loop Race". The San Bernardino Daily Sun. San Bernardino, California. December 8, 1948. p. 26. Retrieved April 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Football All-Time Season Scores" (PDF). San Bernardino Valley College Athletics. p. 2. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

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