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Sean Bratches was a hard-nosed lacrosse midfielder who helped lead the Tigers to their first ever NCAA appearance in 1983. The native of White Plains, N.Y. tallied 15 goals to go along with five assists in 37 career games. He racked up 107 ground balls in three seasons as well.

Bratches, who earned his degree in business administration, currently serves as executive vice president, sales and marketing for ESPN. Formerly president of Disney and ESPN Networks affiliate sales and marketing, Bratches now oversees all affiliate sales, advertising sales, and research, marketing and special events.

He was the driving force to bring the ESPN Zone to RIT, as they were the first college to have an ESPN Zone on campus. Bratches has been an advocate for hiring RIT alumni and students to full time and co-op positions at ESPN.  

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