GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville has announced that former University of Florida standouts Mike Peterson and Fred Weary will be inducted into the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 1. The prestigious Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, presented by Miller Electric Company, will take place at noon inside the East Club at EverBank Stadium as part of the Georgia-Florida Weekend.
Mike Peterson, a linebacker for the Florida Gators from 1995 to 1998, is currently in his third season as an assistant coach at UF. During college, he played a crucial role in Florida’s dominance over Georgia, including a standout performance in a 38-7 victory. Peterson contributed to Florida’s 1996 national championship and earned All-SEC and All-America honors.
Drafted in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft, he had a 14-year career with the Colts, Jaguars, and Falcons, recording 883 tackles and 19 interceptions. After retiring, he finished his degree, joined UF’s coaching staff, and founded the Mike Peterson Foundation, which has benefited over 50,000 underserved youth and families.
Fred Weary, a cornerback for the Florida Gators from 1994 to 1997, was a key contributor to the 1996 national championship team. As a junior, he helped the Gators defeat Florida State in the Sugar Bowl. In his senior year, Weary set a school record with 15 career interceptions, including six in his final season, earning first-team All-SEC and consensus All-American honors.
Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1998, he became a regular starter and played for the Atlanta Falcons and St. Louis Rams. Over a six-year NFL career, Weary totaled 191 tackles, seven interceptions, and one touchdown.
The duo will join Georgia players Mike Fisher and Bill Goldberg as inductees to the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the 2024 Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon presented by Miller Electric Company are on sale now at https://gafljax.com/hall_of_fame.
Established in 1995, the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame celebrates the remarkable players, coaches, and administrators who have shaped one of college football’s most enduring rivalries. Over its 29-year history, the Hall of Fame has honored more than 100 distinguished individuals, including iconic Gators like Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Tim Tebow, and Fred Taylor, as well as legendary Bulldogs such as Vince Dooley, Herschel Walker, David Pollack, and Knowshon Moreno.
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