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From linebacker to lifesaver — this week’s Throwback Thursday highlights Dr. Brian Ratigan (’93), whose journey from the Notre Dame locker room to the team’s orthopedic surgeon is the definition of coming full circle. His favorite game? The 1992 Catholic Rivalry against Boston College — a 54–7 win where he shut down the Eagles’ star tight end and earned the game ball. Read Brian’s story and see how the lessons learned under the Golden Dome continue to echo far beyond the field. ☘️ Throwback Thur