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Born on April 19, 1943 in Orange, New Jersey, United States, Bill Raftery is a head coach, basketball coach and sports commentator. As of 2026, Bill Raftery is 83 years old. Education on record includes Seton Hall University.
My Take
Bill Raftery is the kind of figure who quietly shapes how a sport feels to its fans. A New Jersey native and Seton Hall man, he coached at a high level, but I think his lasting mark is as a broadcaster. The best commentators do more than describe a game; they give it personality and a shared vocabulary, and Raftery has done exactly that for decades. Staying sharp and beloved behind the microphone into his eighties is its own achievement. I respect people who find a second act that outshines the first, and who clearly still love the work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Raftery
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・ラフテリー
- Reading
- びる・らふてりー
- Born
- April 19, 1943 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Orange, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- head coach / basketball coach / sports commentator / basketball player
2. Background
- University
- Seton Hall University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill%20Raftery
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4910580
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Raftery born?
Born April 19, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Bill Raftery from?
Bill Raftery is from Orange, New Jersey, United States.
What does Bill Raftery do?
Bill Raftery works as head coach, basketball coach, sports commentator, basketball player.
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