Vince Rafferty Explained

Vince Rafferty
Number:50
Position:Center
Birth Date:6 August 1961
Birth Place:Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:285
High School:Longmont
College:Colorado
Undraftedyear:1984
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:3
Pfr:RaffVi20

Vince Edward Rafferty (born August 6, 1961) is a former center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Early life

Rafferty was born Vincent Edward Rafferty, in Manhattan, Kansas. He attended Longmont High School.

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Colorado Boulder.[1] He began his career as an offensive guard. As a senior, he was moved to defensive tackle.[2]

Professional career

Rafferty was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL draft. He was switched to the offensive line during training camp. He was waived on August 21, 1984.[3]

In 1985, he signed with the Denver Broncos, but suffered an injury and never got on the field.[4]

In 1986, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers.[5] He was released on August 22, 1986.[6]

On July 24, 1987, he was signed by the Packers.[7] He was released on August 31, 1987.[8] After the NFLPA strike was declared on the third week of the season, those contests were canceled (reducing the 16 game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. In September, he was signed to be a part of the Packers replacement team.[9] He started 3 games at center during the strike. He was released on November 3, 1987.[10]

In 1988, he was signed by the Phoenix Cardinals. He was released on August 29, 1988.[11]

Personal life

After his NFL career, Rafferty went on to become a firefighter in Colorado, working as an emergency medical technician for the Rocky Flats Fire Department.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vinc Rafferty . May 15, 2022.
  2. Web site: Big Eight . May 15, 2022.
  3. Web site: Landry remains evasive about No. 1 quarterback. May 15, 2022.
  4. Web site: Riley shows at camp; Freeman injures knee. May 15, 2022.
  5. Web site: 18 for rookies and July 23 for veterans. May 15, 2022.
  6. Web site: Transactions . May 15, 2022.
  7. Web site: Transactions . May 15, 2022.
  8. Web site: Transactions . May 15, 2022.
  9. News: Who's playing today and for whom. Lakeland Ledger. October 4, 1987.
  10. Web site: Packers cut QB Risher . May 15, 2022.
  11. Web site: Transactions . May 15, 2022.