Patrick Thomas Raftery (28 November 1925 â 29 September 1998) was an English footballer who played as a forward. He played for Port Vale in the English Football League, as well as a host of non-League clubs.
Raftery played for Stanfields, Norton Miners, Harriseahead, Ravensdale (in two spells) and Hull City before joining his hometown club Port Vale as an amateur in November 1948. After making his debut under manager Gordon Hodgson in a 3âÂÂ0 home win over Leyton Orient on Christmas day of 1948, he signed as a professional the next month. He played two Third Division South games in 1948âÂÂ49, and then played three league games in 1949âÂÂ50 before being transferred to Wellington Town in February 1950. He later played for Stafford Rangers, Leek Town, Gresley Rovers and Audley.