Whittier College

As a member of the Poet Football team, which he Co-Captained in 1962-63, Richard Peter was a 3 year letterman

In 1961-62, Richard was All SCIAC tackle, 2nd team, and 1st Team All Coast

In 1962-63 he was named All SCIAC tackle, 1st Team, All District NAIA, All American 1st Team NAIA and an Associated Press Selection 

After graduation Richard was assistant coach for California High School for 4 years and also coached at University High and Woodridge High in Irvine

He has also been in the education field and currently is at Woodridge High school in Irvine, Orange County