Tony Siragusa

American football player and TV personality (1967–2022)

Anthony "Tony" Siragusa Sr. (May 14, 1967[1] – June 22, 2022), nicknamed "Goose", was an American football field analyst and former player. He covered the National Football League for Fox Sports. Siragusa played college football for the University of Pittsburgh.

Tony Siragusa
No. 98
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1967-05-14)May 14, 1967
Kenilworth, New Jersey
Died:June 22, 2022(2022-06-22) (aged 55)
Ortley Beach, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:350 lb (159 kg)
Career information
High school:Kenilworth (NJ) Brearley
College:Pittsburgh
Undrafted:1990
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:562
Sacks:22
Fumble recoveries:9
Player stats at NFL.com

Siragusa also had a professional career as a defensive tackle. He made the Indianapolis Colts roster as an undrafted free agent in 1990. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 1997. In 2000, Siragusa was part of a great Baltimore defense that won Super Bowl XXXV. Siragusa retired after the 2001 NFL season.

"Goose" was known for his "fun and loose" personality.

Siragusa was married and had three children.

On June 22, 2022, Siragusa died in his sleep at his home in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, at the age of 55.[2][3]

References change

  1. "Tony Siragusa, DT". NFL.com. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  2. Layton, Jeremy (2022-06-22). "Tony Siragusa, former NFL star and TV personality, dead at 55". New York Post. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
  3. "Ex-NFL DT Siragusa, 'The Goose,' dies at age 55". 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-22.