Background
RAYCROFT, Joseph Edward was born on November 15, 1867 in Williamstown, Vermont, United States. Son of William and Eliza (Kelty) Raycroft.
basketball coach gridiron football player
RAYCROFT, Joseph Edward was born on November 15, 1867 in Williamstown, Vermont, United States. Son of William and Eliza (Kelty) Raycroft.
University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts, 1896. Rush Medical College, Doctor of Medicine.
In his four seasons as coach, the Chicago Maroons compiled an overall record of 66 wins and 7 losses. His 90.4% career winning percentage is the highest all-time at Chicago. Prior to his time at Chicago, Raycroft also served as Lawrence University"s head football coach for the 1894 season and compiled a 3–2 record.
Raycroft later served as Princeton University"s Chairman of the Department of Health and Physical Education from 1911 until his retirement in 1936.
Member: Alpha Delta Phi. Nu Sigma Nu; American Social Hygiene Association Clubs: Nassau (Princeton, New Jersey), Princeton (New York), Golf (Springdale).
Spouse Elizabeth Butler, June 14, 1899, Indianapolis, Indiana.