Born | May 26, 1978 |
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Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 215 pounds (98 kg) |
Position | Defense |
NLL draft | 60th overall, 2000 Philadelphia Wings |
NLL teams | New York Titans Philadelphia Wings |
NCAA team | Rutgers University |
Pro career | 2001– |
Rich Brzeski (born May 26, 1978) is a former professional lacrosse player for the New York Titans and Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League
Brzeski played collegiate lacrosse at Rutgers University. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Wings in the 2000 NLL Entry Draft. Brzeski was acquired by the New York Titans prior to the 2007 NLL season in the 2006 NLL Expansion draft. [1]
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