Jon Peters is a former high school pitcher from Brenham, Texas, famous for registering 53 straight wins.[1] Standing 6'2" 190 lbs.,[2] he was well-known while in high school,[3] and was the first high school baseball player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. He played at Brenham High School,[4] later attending Texas A&M and Blinn College.[5]

References

  1. GUTIERREZ, PAUL. "HIGH SCHOOL PITCHER JON PETERS MAY 8, 1989". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  2. Swift, E.M. "BOY WONDER". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. Reilly, Rick. "AN AMERICAN CLASSIC". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  4. "Jon Peters, unbeaten in his high school baseball career at..." 23 April 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2016 via LA Times.
  5. "Where Are They Now? High School Kids Immortalized By Sports Illustrated". Retrieved 30 August 2016.


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