W. C. Raftery, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American football player and coach
Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1887
Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 02-Jul-1965
Profession: basketball coach
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About W. C. Raftery
- William Caulfield Raftery (July 28, 1887 – July 2, 1965) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach.
- He was the 17th head football coach at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) located in Lexington, Virginia.
- He held that position for ten seasons, from 1927 until 1936. His career coaching record at VMI was 38–55–5.
- This ranks him fifth at VMI in total wins and 19th at VMI in winning percentage.Raftery was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- He entered the pharmaceutical business in Ashland, Virginia in 1948, retiring in 1960.
- Raftery died at his home in Ashland in 1965.
- He was buried in Lexington, Virginia.
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