was also a star football player, playing quarterback and lettering in football in 1914 and 1915, and lettering three times in baseball (1915-16-17). | Billy Rafter |
| 5'6" | 155 lbs | Forward |
| HS: Lansingburg | Troy, NY |
| HS: St. Augustine's | Troy, NY |
| Born: 10/7/1895 | Troy, NY |
| Season | Cl | Pos | G | GS | FG | FGA | % | FT | FTA | % | Fls | DQ | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-15 | So | F | 10 |
9 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
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28 |
2.8 |
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| 1915-16 | Jr | F | 12 |
12 |
31 |
0 |
0 |
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62 |
5.2 |
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| 1916-17 | Sr | F | 15 |
14 |
39 |
2 |
80 |
5.3 |
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| Career | 37 |
35 |
84 |
3 |
0.0 |
2 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
170 |
4.6 |
Billy Rafter was the captain of the 1917 team, and a starting forward his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was a speedy athlete as he was also a star football player, playing quarterback and lettering in football in 1914 and 1915, and lettering three times in baseball (1915-16-17).
Rafter was depended upon to cover the entire court because of his exceptional quickness.
Following graduation, Rafter served in the University Ambulance Unit overseas in World War I. Rafter played minor league baseball in the Class B league for the Utica Utes in 1917. He played outfield and hit .218 in 18 games, going 12 for 55. [1]
Rafter later played two seasons in the NFL (1921 & 1924) for Rochester as a wingback and half a season with the Syracuse Pros. [2]
| Seasons | Pos | G | Rush Att | Yards Rush | YPA | Rec. | Rec. Yards | TDs | Rush Yds/G | Pass Yds | Pass Att. | Pass Com. | % | TDs | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | WB | 5 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
After Rafter ended playing football he would become an attorney.
Rafter passed away in 1966.
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[1]William J. Rafter at Baseball-Reference.com
[2] Billy Rafter at Pro-Football-Reference.com