Tony Siragusa

Tony Siragusa, the NFL defensive tackle turned TV personality, has died at the age of 55.

He was a Fox Sports sideline reporter until 2015, and appeared in The Sopranos as Frankie Cortese, Tony Soprano’s bodyguard and driver. Irsay said he was “heartbroken as is all of Colts Nation.” Siragusa was a regular fixture on television after his retirement from football.

The NFL world mourns the loss of Tony Siragusa, a former defensive tackle that played with the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens.

Tony Siragusa was a fun player that made an impact on and off the field. Siragusa would play one more year after that before retiring at the end of the 2001 season. Siragusa was affectionately known as “Goose” and played 12 seasons in the NFL.

Former NFL defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, known during his playing career as "the Goose," has died at age 55.

"It was the scariest thing that's happened to me in my life." Said Siragusa: "[Defensive line] coach Rex Ryan came up to me and said 'You've got a family. "We appreciate everyone who has expressed an outpouring of support for our players, coaches and staff." The medical staff told Siragusa he had to at least have an MRI to make sure there wasn't spinal damage. Sharpe famously declared he wanted "restitution," and he stole Siragusa's truck in order to get an apology. As much as Siragusa relished the spotlight off the field, he was comfortable with doing the dirty work for one of the NFL's premier defenses, even though it led to countless knee surgeries and no Pro Bowl invitations. His mother came running down from the stands and his older brothers sprinted to the locker room where a golf cart had moved the motionless big man. "I saw Rich's eyes roll back," Siragusa said at the time. Affectionately known as "Goose," Siragusa served as a vital cog in the middle of the Baltimore Ravens' historic 2000 defense, which spearheaded the franchise's first Super Bowl title that same season. "This is a tough one," Lewis said. "We would not have won the Super Bowl without him. In the 2000 AFC Championship Game, Siragusa took out Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon, driving the All-Pro into the turf and separating his left shoulder.

According to reports, former Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts defensive stud Tony Siragusa has passed away.

Siragusa was a very good football player but what he will be known for the most is his infectious personality and sense of humor that he showed while working for the Fox Network After retiring from the NFL at the conclusion of the 2001 season, Siragusa took some time off before becoming s sideline reporter for NFL games on the Fox Network. According to a report from TMZ Sports, former long-time NFL player and Fox analyst Tony Siragusa has passed away at the age of 55.

Former NFL defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died on Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Ravens. He was 55. "Goose," as his fans would call him, ...

"He was the leader, he was our captain," former Ravens teammate Brad Jackson said, via Aaron Wilson of the Pro Football Network. "He meant everything to everyone. "Renee and I are stunned and heartbroken to learn about the sudden passing of Tony Siragusa. He was a special person and clearly one of the most popular players in Ravens history. May they be blessed, held and comforted by the peace he brought to everyone who encountered him." He was a member of Baltimore's Super Bowl XXXV team, and retired following the 2001 season. Always the colorful character, he joined Fox as a sideline reporter after retirement, working for the company for almost a decade. Former NFL defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died on Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Ravens. He was 55.

Tony Siragusa, a colorful defensive tackle who was part of the Ravens' legendary team that won Super Bowl XXXV, has passed away at age 55.

"Tony was one of the best people I have ever met. "Tony was always the life of the party. "There was no one like Goose – a warrior on the field and a team unifier with a giving, generous heart who helped teammates and the community more than most people know. He had a brand new big screen TV in the bed of his truck. Our D-line room was special on and off the field. "Goose was quite a character, but he was one of our leaders on the 2000 Super Bowl team," Ravens Executive Vice President Ozzie Newsome said. "Goose" was a bruising defensive tackle whose charisma and sense of humor endeared him to teammates and fans. May they be blessed, held and comforted by the peace he brought to everyone who encountered him." "He was probably one of the best run-stoppers to play for our defense over the years. "Renee and I are stunned and heartbroken to learn about the sudden passing of Tony Siragusa," the Bisciotti's statement said. This is a tremendously sad day for the Baltimore Ravens. We appreciate everyone who has expressed an outpouring of support for our players, coaches and staff." "He was a special person and clearly one of the most popular players in Ravens history.

The 6-foot-3, 330 pound Siragusa was as immovable as he was strong in the middle of the Colts' defense from 1990-1996. The defensive tackle totaled 405 tackles ...

Siragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent in 1997 and spent the final five season of his career there. The defensive tackle totaled 405 tackles and 16 1/2 sacks in 96 games (78 starts), and appeared in two playoff games during the Colts' run to the 1995 AFC Championship. Siragusa finished his 12-year career with 564 tackles, 22 sacks and five forced fumbles in 169 games (148 starts).

Siragusa won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000 season and worked as a broadcaster after his playing career.

Siragusa was later fined, but Gannon’s injury helped the Ravens win, 16-3, en route to a Super Bowl victory over the Giants. “We would not have won the Super Bowl without him.” That unit set N.F.L. records for the fewest points allowed (165) and rushing yards allowed (970) in a 16-game regular season. “He was a special person and clearly one of the most popular players in Ravens history. “Renee and I are stunned and heartbroken to learn about the sudden passing of Tony Siragusa,” Steve Bisciotti, the Ravens’ owner, said in a statement. He joined the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 and retired after the 2001 season, one year after playing a key defensive role as the franchise won its first Super Bowl.

Tony Siragusa, el carismático tackle defensivo que ayudó a llevar a una sólida defensa de Baltimore a un título de Super Bowl, murió el miércoles a los 55 ...

Siragusa era popular entre los fanáticos debido a su personalidad amante de la diversión, lo que también lo ayudó a hacer una transición rápida como comentarista de televisión después de su carrera como jugador. Mi corazón está con los seres queridos de Tony”. El equipo de Baltimore de 2000 ganó el Super Bowl gracias a una defensa que incluía a Siragusa, Ray Lewis y Sam Adams.

El agente televisivo de Siragusa, Jim Ornstein, confirmó la muerte el miércoles. La causa del fallecimiento no fue informada de inmediato. “Es un día realmente ...

Llegó a Baltimore como agente libre en 1997 y junto con Adamas formó una dupla impresionante de tackles defensivos. Mi corazón está con los seres queridos de Tony”. “Tony era mucho más que mi cliente, era mi familia.

La muerte de Siragusa fue confirmada por el propietario de los Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, quien dijo en un tuit que estaba "con el corazón roto, como lo ...

Siragusa fue un favorito instantáneo de los fanáticos en Baltimore y a menudo se le comparaba con el difunto miembro de los Baltimore Colts, Art Donovan, por su humor, hábitos alimenticios voraces y apariciones constantes en radio y televisión. Siragusa, quien jugó 12 temporadas en la NFL, las primeras siete con los Colts y las últimas cinco con los Baltimore Ravens, se retiró de la NFL después de la temporada de 2001. La muerte de Siragusa fue confirmada por el propietario de los Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, quien dijo en un tuit que estaba "con el corazón roto, como lo está toda la Nación de los Colts".

Siragusa jugó en la NFL con los Indianapolis Colts y Baltimore Ravens.

A raíz de ello se convirtió en agente libre y firmó con los Baltimore Ravens, destacando que rápidamente se ganó la aceptación de los aficionados. Mi corazón está con los seres queridos de Tony”, comunicó Ornstein. Tony era mucho más que mi cliente, era mi familia.

Baltimore's 2000 team won the Super Bowl behind a defense that included Siragusa, Ray Lewis and Sam Adams.

“Goose was a natural in his ability to relate the sport and its players to fans everywhere.” “He played the game passionately and relentlessly. “Tony truly was bigger than life, on and off the field,” said Pat Narduzzi, Pitt’s current football coach. “I want to kill people on the football field. “This is a really sad day,” he said. “Tony was way more than my client, he was family.

Tony Siragusa, el carismático tackle defensivo que ayudó a liderar una férrea defensa de los Ravens de Baltimore a un título de Super Bowl, falleció.

Llegó a Baltimore como agente libre en 1997 y junto con Adamas formó una dupla impresionante de tackles defensivos. Mi corazón está con los seres queridos de Tony”. “Tony era mucho más que mi cliente, era mi familia.

Tony Siragusa, a key part of the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl winning team in 2001, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the ...

The Louisiana Tech prospect was drafted by Baltimore in the third round in 2019. At a game in London, he wore a bowler and a dark peacoat. "While I had butterflies in my stomach, he was cracking jokes and pumping me up at the same time." "When pranks were pulled and things happened, you know to a certain degree who would do something like that and it was Goose." In one memorable scene he pranks the team's tight ends "From the first day we met, I knew that life was different.

Tony Siragusa, el carismático tackle defensivo que ayudó a guiar a una férrea defensa de los Ravens de Baltimore a un título de Super Bowl, ha fallecido.

Siragusa llegó a Baltimore como agente libre en 1997 y junto con Adamas formó una dupla impresionante de tackles defensivos. “Amo a ‘Goose’ como a un hermano. Nunca puedes reemplazar a un hombre así”. Mi corazón está con los seres queridos de Tony”. “No habríamos ganado el Super Bowl sin él. Estas noticias nos conmocionan. “No había nadie como ‘Goose’, un guerrero en el campo y un unificador del equipo con un corazón caritativo y generoso que ayudaba a sus compañeros y a la comunidad, más de lo que la mayoría de la gente sabe”, dijo Brian Billick, el entrenador de aquel conjunto de 2000.

Tony Siragusa tuvo una carrera de 12 años como tackle defensivo con los Colts de Indianapolis y los Ravens antes de trabajar para Fox Sports de 2003 a 2015, ...

"Este es un día tremendamente triste para los Ravens de Baltimore", dijo el propietario Steve Bisciotti en un comunicado. El prospecto de Louisiana Tech fue reclutado por Baltimore en la tercera ronda en 2019. En un juego en Londres, usó un bombín y un chaquetón oscuro. Para un juego durante las fiestas de fin de año, usó un suéter de árbol de Navidad. Sabía que él era alguien que cambiaría mi vida para siempre. Era una persona única que te hacía sentir importante y especial.

NFL players, coaches and organizations took to social media on Wednesday to mourn the loss of Tony Siragusa following the former Ravens defensive tackle's ...

Said former teammate Rod Woodson: "Tony was always the life of the party. I truly believe that the Super Bowl XXXV team would have never been as good as it was without Tony. He not only plugged up the middle, but his locker room presence created a loose environment when things were tight. Our D-line room was special on and off the field. Said former Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis: "First of all, my deepest condolences to Tony's family. "We would not have won the Super Bowl without him. The NFL community took to social media to remember Tony Siragusa following the former Ravens defensive tackle's death.

Tony Siragusa Remembered As 'Hall of Fame Character' and 'Larger Than Life Personality.' Jaylon Ferguson was a 'class act' with a 'big heart.'

He hurried to the sideline, had his ankle retaped and immediately made a move to return to the field. And during a time of need, he stepped up to the plate, just like several former players did who came back. He was willing to do the dirty work even if such duties didn't shine a light on his efforts." The Baltimore Sun's Childs Walker: "Mr. Siragusa said he always tried to retain his sense of humor and optimism, even in the face of tragedy. The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec: "On the field, he was a key cog on one of the best defenses the NFL has ever seen. In the locker room, the gregarious Siragusa was one of the Ravens' foremost leaders.

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Tony Siragusa — a former Pitt player, Super Bowl champion and television personality known affectionately as “The Goose” — died on Wednesday at the age of ...

He also had a recurring role on HBO’s hit series “The Sopranos.” “He was the most family-oriented person I ever met,” Grossman said of Siragusa, who is survived by his wife, Kathy, and their three children. He landed with the Indianapolis Colts and went on to have a successful 12-year NFL career. “He was probably the most gifted player I played with, then he ended up with a few knee surgeries,” Grossman said. After spending seven seasons with the Colts, Siragusa went to Baltimore as a free agent in 1997 and helped to form an imposing defensive line. “He's warming up on the field, he looked up into the booth, and I could hear him because there weren't many people in the stands yet. Siragusa was known for his memorable quotes, one of which was shared by many Pitt fans in the wake of his passing: “If I wanted to learn a song, I would’ve gone to Notre Dame or Penn State. I want to kill people on the football field. The Goose leaves a great legacy and he will be sorely missed.” I got the Steelers job in 1994, so it was either '94 or '95 when the Colts came to Three Rivers Stadium,” Hillgrove recalled. Longtime Pitt broadcaster Bill Hillgrove described Siragusa as “indomitable” on the field with a buzzing personality off it. He was hampered by knee injuries in 1987 and 1988. “Tony truly was bigger than life, on and off the field,” Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said in a statement.

NFL legend Tony Siragusa received CPR at a home in New Jersey before he tragically passed away on Wednesday, police tell TMZ Sports.

"If I die tomorrow, I told my wife, just put a smile on my face," Siragusa said. And he was like gasping for air ... I'm like trying to push his chest in and stuff." "In the middle of the night, I hear my mother screaming," the former star football player recalled. Tony Siragusa Received CPR Before Dying In NJ Home ... Cops Say Police tell TMZ Sports ... NFL legend Tony Siragusa received CPR at a home in New Jersey before he tragically passed away on Wednesday. Tony Siragusa Received CPR Before Dying In New Jersey Home, Cops Say