Tony Siragusa, former Colts player and Super Bowl winner, dies at 55

Tony Siragusa, the legendary NFL defensive player and TV personality has passed away at the age of 55. Nicknamed “The Goose”, he was a key element of the 2001 Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl winning team.

Tony Siragusa began his 12-year playing career in 1990 with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. Soon, he broke into the first team and emerged as a dominant defensive tackle. His larger-than-life personality made him a popular figure in the locker room, and in Indianapolis. “The Goose squeezed 200 fun loving years into 55” tweeted Jim Irsay, the Colts team owner. Mourned the loss of Siragusa, he said “I’m heartbroken as is all of Colts Nation.”

In 1997, Siragusa moved to the Baltimore Ravens, where he became key to their incredibly dominant defense. Four years later, he won the Super Bowl, a career highlight, and played one more season before calling time on his career. During his career, Siragusa amassed 404 tackles, 22 sacks, and five forced fumbles.


Post-retirement
Tony Siragusa enjoyed quite the diverse set of roles on television after retirement. He joined Fox Sports as a sideline reporter, delivering reports and breaking down football in his distinctive style. He also appeared in several television shows and movies, the most notable being Tony Soprano’s bodyguard and driver in the cult classic - The Sopranos. Later, he hosted Man Caves, a DIY Network reality show on home renovation.

From being an undrafted, free agent to a Super Bowl Winner, Tony Siragusa crafted a successful post-retirement career in television, and is now survived by his wife, Kathy Siragusa, and their three children.