Printable Biography of Bill Raftery

Category
Basketball, Broadcasters, Golf

Bill Raftery Appearance Booking Fee Range
$10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From
New Jersey - NJ

Speak to an agent

Have Questions?
Need Suggestions?
Want Help?

Contact Us Any Time:
1-800-MY-TALENT
info@allamericanspeakers.com

Check Availlability

Speaker Name
*
*
*
Prefer Contact Phone Email

Bill Raftery began his broadcasting career with SportsChannel New York (now known as FOX Sports Net) in 1982 and for the last four seasons has been paired with Ian Eagle. The year 1982 also marked Raftery’s first season with ESPN, where he serves as an analyst for college basketball. Since 1982, he can also be heard as an analyst on CBS’s college basketball and NBA coverage.

Over his 19-year broadcast career, the excitable announcer who calls bank shots has called many thrilling Nets and college basketball games, including the Nets 1984 first- round upset win over the World Champion 76ers in the playoffs and the mid-1980’s Big East successes in the NCAA Tournament. He has also worked the NCAA Finals for the last eight years on CBS Radio.

From 1970-1981, Bill Raftery served as head basketball coach at Seton Hall University, where he revitalized the program and led the Pirates to seven straight winning seasons and a record of 154-141. Raftery led the team to four ECAC post-season tournaments and two National Invitational Tournament appearances. His 154 wins as a coach place him fourth on the all-time list at Seton Hall behind Honey Russell, P.J. Carlesimo and Frank Hill. From 1979-1981, he also served as President of the Big East Coaches Association.

Prior to coaching at SHU, Raftery spent five years coaching at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. He led the Jersey Devils to a 63-48 record from 1963-68. In his final year at FDU, he led the team to an 18-6 record and earned Coach of the Year honors from the New Jersey Basketball Writers Association. His .572 winning percentage is the highest in school history and his 63 wins rank him second on the all-time list.

A standout on the court as well, Raftery played three seasons at LaSalle University under legendary coach Donald “Dudley” Moore. During the 1959-1960 season, he set a freshman scoring mark with 370 points. The next year, he led the varsity team with 17.8 points per game and in his senior year, he co-captained the Explorers to the National Invitational Tournament. Following his senior year at LaSalle, he was drafted by the New York Knicks, making it to the final cut.

Prior to attending LaSalle, Bill Raftery was an All-State selection in basketball, soccer and baseball at St. Cecilia High School in Kearny, New Jersey. On the hardwood, he posted a New Jersey state record scoring 827 points in his senior year, leading the team to the state championship. During his high school career he scored 2,192 points, which at the time was also a New Jersey state record.

All American Speakers is a speakers bureau and booking agency providing Bill Raftery speaker, personal appearance and agent information. A booking agent coordinator for Bill Raftery. Here you can find Bill Raftery agent information including how to hire Bill Raftery for a speaking engagement, appearance, autograph signing, endorsement deal or corporate event. Contact All American Speakers booking agent for more information on speaker fee costs, scheduling and availabilty for your next event.

We offer you this printable biography of Bill Raftery, for you to bring back to your colleagues and discuss the suitability for your next corporate or organizational event. Please remember to Contact Booking Agent to Hire Bill Raftery for an Appearance or Endorsement for your next function. For more information about Bill Raftery or to check availability please contact booking agent at info@allamericanspeakers.com or Call us at 1-800-MY-TALENT for individual consulation.

recommended entertainment bill raftery raftery basketball appearance fees how to find hire schedule jersey year booking agency led speaker bureaus special event favorite new corporate event contact keynote speaking celebrity

Disclaimer:
All American Speakers Bureau is a celebrity booking agency and talent buyer which supplies celebrity talent worldwide. We secure speakers and celebrities for speaking engagements, advertising campaigns, personal appearances, commercials, licensing, voice-overs, product endorsements, booking signings, spokesperson campaigns, publicity events, corporate entertainment, trade shows, and media tours.

Please Note that All American Speakers Bureau acts only as an entertainment broker/producer for corporate functions, private engagements and special events. All American Speakers Bureau does not claim or represent itself as the exclusive agent or management of any artist on this website. Speaker fees are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Fees often vary based on a number of factors including: speakers schedule, supply and demand, length of presentation, location of event and other factors. Fee Ranges listed on this website are intended to serve only as a guideline. In some cases, the actual price quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee, please contact your representative.

Related Tags: Information on keynote speaking engagements, personal appearances, appearance fees for Bill Raftery, an inspirational motivational speaker. Talent may be available for commercials, speaking, endorsements or corporate entertainment. bio for Bill Raftery agency, manager, speaker fees, speaking agency entertainment booking agency, speaker's fee, inspiration, how to book, booking agencies for lectures, speaking event, celebrity appearances for hire, celebrity, who is agent, publicist, who represents, manager management who represents Bill Raftery, special event ideas, list of top 10 famous speakers, speeches, motivational stories

Top motivational keynote speakers bureau with famous sports celebrities for corporate events