John Rafferty named 18th Wakefield football head coach

Wakefield native returns to alma mater

Published in the June 8, 2018 edition.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — John Rafferty’s success as a running back and defensive back at Wakefield High School is well documented, and his leadership during Wakefield’s 1970 undefeated Middlesex League Championship team is fondly remembered.

The Wakefield Hall of Famer’s playing…