Tony Siragusa
{{Short description|American football player and TV personality (1967–2022)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tony Siragusa
| image = Tony Siragusa (cropped).jpg
| caption = Siragusa in 2006
| number = 98
| position = Defensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date|1967|5|14}}
| birth_place = Kenilworth, New Jersey, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|6|22|1967|5|14}}
| death_place = Ortley Beach, New Jersey, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 340
| high_school = Brearley {{nowrap|(Kenilworth, New Jersey)}}
| college = Pittsburgh (1985–1989)
| undraftedyear = 1990
| pastteams =
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|1990|1996}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|1997|2001}})
| highlights =
- Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
- Second-team All-East (1989)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 564
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 22.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 5
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 9
| pfr = S/SiraTo20
}}
Anthony Siragusa (May 14, 1967 – June 22, 2022), nicknamed "the Goose", was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 12 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). After his football career, he worked as a sideline analyst for NFL games broadcast on the Fox Network from 2003 to 2015. He also hosted various shows on television, such as the home renovation program Man Caves on the DIY Network.
Early life
Siragusa attended David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey.{{Cite web |title=David Brearly Regional (Kenilworth, NJ) Alumni Pro Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/high_schools.cgi?id=93baa6b4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111101715/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/high_schools.cgi?id=93baa6b4 |archive-date=January 11, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In high school, he played football and was also a member of the wrestling team.{{Cite web |title=NFL Players That Are Former Wrestlers In High School or College |url=http://www.sectiononewrestling.com/documents/nfl_players_wrestled.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012054429/http://sectiononewrestling.com/documents/nfl_players_wrestled.html |archive-date=October 12, 2007 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Section E Wrestling}} He was the New Jersey state wrestling champion with a 97–1 career record.{{Cite web |last=Kennelly |first=Lisa J. |date=December 12, 2008 |title=Tony of All Trades |url=https://www.nj.com/insidejersey/2008/12/tony_of_all_trades.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624171215/https://www.nj.com/insidejersey/2008/12/tony_of_all_trades.html |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=NJ.com |language=en}} In football, he played defensive line, punted, and place kicked. He had a 39-yard punting average and made 15 of 18 extra point attempts.{{Cite web |last=Cuppari |first=Telina |date=June 24, 2022 |title=New Jersey Mourns NFL Legend, Kenilworth Native Tony Siragusa, 55 |url=https://www.tapinto.net/towns/warren/sections/religions-and-spirituality/articles/new-jersey-mourns-nfl-legend-kenilworth-native-tony-siragusa-55-3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305213844/https://www.tapinto.net/towns/warren/sections/religions-and-spirituality/articles/new-jersey-mourns-nfl-legend-kenilworth-native-tony-siragusa-55-3 |archive-date=March 5, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=TAPintoWarren}}
College career
Siragusa attended the University of Pittsburgh and played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He was a starting defensive tackle in his sophomore and junior seasons (1986 and 1987) under head coach Mike Gottfried.{{Cite web |title=1986 Pitt Panthers Roster |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/1986-roster.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630114534/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/1986-roster.html |archive-date=June 30, 2022 |access-date=July 10, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=1987 Pitt Panthers Roster |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/1987-roster.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623111753/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/1987-roster.html |archive-date=June 23, 2022 |access-date=July 10, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite book |last=Sciullo |first=Sam |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2HY9Fer-FE0C&q=tony+siragusa+%2522pitt+panthers%2522&pg=PA44 |title=Tales from the Pitt Panthers |date=2004 |publisher=Sports Publishing LLC |isbn=978-1-58261-198-3 |language=en |access-date=December 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625124420/https://books.google.com/books?id=2HY9Fer-FE0C&q=tony+siragusa+%2522pitt+panthers%2522&pg=PA44 |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |url-status=live}}
During a practice in April 1988, Siragusa tore his left anterior cruciate ligament, and underwent surgery that forced him to sit out the entire 1988 season.{{Cite book |last=Siragusa |first=Tony |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7lX3eK_0T00C&pg=PA48 |title=Goose: The Outrageous Life and Times of a Football Guy |date=September 4, 2012 |publisher=Crown |isbn=978-0-307-98564-4 |pages=48–49 |language=en |access-date=August 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305213858/https://www.google.com/books/edition/Goose/7lX3eK_0T00C?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA48&printsec=frontcover |archive-date=March 5, 2023 |url-status=live}} Before his injury, Siragusa was considered a potential first-round draft pick, but afterwards, he was seen as such a risk that he went undrafted in the 1990 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Alan |date=May 29, 2003 |title=Good for the Goose |url=https://www.espn.com/magazine/grant_20010419.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827224456/https://www.espn.com/magazine/grant_20010419.html |archive-date=August 27, 2021 |access-date=August 27, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
Professional career
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=Indianapolis Colts=
Siragusa was an undrafted free agent in 1990 and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive tackle.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 24, 2000 |title=A blue-collar 'Goose' |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-12-24-0012240011-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102170412/https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-12-24-0012240011-story.html |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Baltimore Sun}} He played nose tackle{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2004 |title=Fundamental strategies |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/fundamental-strategies-5843260 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809015643/https://www.jaguars.com/news/fundamental-strategies-5843260 |archive-date=August 9, 2022 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com |language=en-US}} to draw the double teams when the Indianapolis Colts were in a 3–4 defense or 4–3 defense. As a rookie, he appeared in 13 games and started 6 games and recorded 1 sack, 36 total tackles, and 1 fumble recovery.{{Cite web |title=1990 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1990/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709110312/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1990/defense.htm |archive-date=July 9, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1991 season, he started in 6 of his 13 game appearances and recorded 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 46 combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=1991 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1991/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806103855/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1991/defense.htm |archive-date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1992 season, he appeared in all 16 games, starting in 12, and recorded 3 sacks and 65 combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=1992 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1992/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703192916/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1992/defense.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1993 season, he appeared in and started 14 games and recorded 1.5 sacks and 76 combined tackles.{{Cite web |title=1993 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1993/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415000314/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1993/defense.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1994 season, he appeared in and started all 16 games and recorded 5 sacks, 88 combined tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.{{Cite web |title=1994 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1994/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202073351/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1994/defense.htm |archive-date=February 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1995 season, he appeared in and started 14 games and recorded 2 sacks, 49 total tackles, and 1 forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=1995 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1995/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415052650/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1995/defense.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
Siragusa was a key part of the Colts team that narrowly lost the 1995 AFC Championship Game; after the season, he was unhappy that Colts coach Ted Marchibroda was given a no-raise, no-extension contract offer that he rejected before leaving the team.{{Cite web |date=June 24, 2010 |title=Steelers hold off cardiac Colts to reach Super Bowl XXX |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-hold-off-cardiac-colts-to-reach-super-bowl-xxx-09000d5d818d29e1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226154208/https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-hold-off-cardiac-colts-to-reach-super-bowl-xxx-09000d5d818d29e1 |archive-date=February 26, 2021 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} Siragusa was open about his dislike for new coach Lindy Infante and the team's Vice President of Football Operations Bill Tobin.{{Cite web |last=Pieson |first=Don |date=November 29, 1998 |title=Many Happy Returns? Not Always |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-11-29-9811290092-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102164914/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-11-29-9811290092-story.html |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Chicago Tribune}}{{Cite magazine |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=January 29, 2001 |title=Belly Laughs Tony Siragusa, the Ravens' massive, gap-plugging, run-stopping, life-loving defensive tackle, could end up as the toast of the town in Tampa |url=https://www.si.com/vault/2001/01/29/296197/belly-laughs-tony-siragusa-the-ravens-massive-gap-plugging-run-stopping-life-loving-defensive-tackle-could-end-up-as-the-toast-of-the-town-in-tampa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102164946/https://www.si.com/vault/2001/01/29/296197/belly-laughs-tony-siragusa-the-ravens-massive-gap-plugging-run-stopping-life-loving-defensive-tackle-could-end-up-as-the-toast-of-the-town-in-tampa |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} In the 1996 season, he appeared in and started 10 games and recorded 2 sacks, 45 combined tackles, and 1 fumble recovery.{{Cite web |title=1996 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060325/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/defense.htm |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
In 1997, Siragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens, who were being coached by his former coach Ted Marchibroda (which continued until he was fired for Brian Billick in 1999).{{Cite web |date=April 25, 1997 |title=Ravens Sign Siragusa |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/25/sports/ravens-sign-siragusa.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102170117/https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/25/sports/ravens-sign-siragusa.html |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=The New York Times |agency=Associated Press}} In the 1997 season, he appeared in 14 games, started 13, and recorded one fumble recovery and 27 total tackles.{{Cite web |title=1997 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060306/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/defense.htm |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1998 season, he appeared in and started 15 games, and recorded one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and 41 total tackles.{{Cite web |title=1998 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193351/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/defense.htm |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the 1999 season, he appeared in and started 14 games, and recorded two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 3.5 sacks, and 36 total tackles.{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193356/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/defense.htm |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was a part of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens defense that allowed the fewest total points in NFL history for a 16-game season.{{Cite web |last=Schisler |first=Chris |date=June 14, 2018 |title=Throwback Thursday: The 4 shutouts of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens |url=https://ebonybird.com/2018/06/14/throwback-thursday-4-shutouts-2000-baltimore-ravens/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102170333/https://ebonybird.com/2018/06/14/throwback-thursday-4-shutouts-2000-baltimore-ravens/ |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Ebony Bird}} In the 2000 season, he appeared in and started 15 games, and recorded one fumble recovery and 27 total tackles.{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193312/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/defense.htm |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Siragusa was fined $10,000 for an illegal hit on Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon in the 2000 AFC title game, injuring Gannon’s shoulder.{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Brian |date=January 19, 2001 |title=NFL FINES SIRAGUSA 10G FOR GANNON HIT |url=https://nypost.com/2001/01/19/nfl-fines-siragusa-10g-for-gannon-hit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102170237/https://nypost.com/2001/01/19/nfl-fines-siragusa-10g-for-gannon-hit/ |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=New York Post |language=en}} He helped lead the Ravens to their first Super Bowl in franchise history in Super Bowl XXXV where they beat the New York Giants, 34–7.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXV – Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants – January 28th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101280nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226013523/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200101280nyg.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Siragusa retired following the 2001 season, where he had two sacks and 28 total tackles.{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Defense |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/defense.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224193315/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/defense.htm |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2002 |title=Ravens' Siragusa retiring after 12-year career |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/2002/0103/1305122.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102171028/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/2002/0103/1305122.html |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} He finished his career with 562 tackles (416 solo), 22 sacks, five forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries for 12 yards, and 28 pass deflections in 170 career games.{{Cite web |title=Tony Siragusa Stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/205/tony-siragusa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626203340/https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/205/tony-siragusa |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}
Post-playing career
Siragusa was a sideline reporter and analyst during NFL games on Fox until his firing following the 2015 NFL season.{{Cite web |last=Raissman |first=Bob |date=December 25, 2011 |title=Fox broadcast analysts Tony Siragusa and Daryl Johnston make winning points in game between NY Giants and NY Jets |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/fox-broadcast-analysts-tony-siragusa-daryl-johnston-winning-points-game-ny-giants-ny-jets-article-1.996676 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622203959/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/fox-broadcast-analysts-tony-siragusa-daryl-johnston-winning-points-game-ny-giants-ny-jets-article-1.996676 |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=New York Daily News}} Siragusa usually appeared with Kenny Albert (before Albert, Dick Stockton and Curt Menefee) and Daryl Johnston. In 2015, he was paired with Thom Brennaman and Charles Davis. He appeared as Soprano family associate Frankie Cortese in the television series The Sopranos.{{Cite web |last=Elman |first=Jake |date=June 11, 2020 |title=Super Bowl Champion Tony Siragusa's 'Sopranos' Guest Spot Divided the Show's Fans |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/super-bowl-champion-tony-siragusas-sopranos-guest-spot-divided-the-shows-fans/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622203959/https://www.sportscasting.com/super-bowl-champion-tony-siragusas-sopranos-guest-spot-divided-the-shows-fans/ |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=Sportscasting}}
He partnered up with Michael Romanelli and opened a restaurant chain called Tiff's.{{Cite web |last=Bloom |first=Susan |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Tiff's restaurants a mainstay in Morris after 35 years in business |url=https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/life/food/2016/02/21/tiffs-restaurants-mainstay-morris-years-business/80721526/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305213901/https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/life/food/2016/02/21/tiffs-restaurants-mainstay-morris-years-business/80721526/ |archive-date=March 5, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=Daily Record}} The original name of the franchise was Tiffany's, but after a lawsuit by Tiffany & Co., the luxury jeweler, the name was shortened.{{Cite web |last=Gittens |first=Hasani |date=December 10, 2005 |title=GETTING IN A TIFF; JEWELER SUES NFL STAR'S SAME-NAME EATERY |url=https://nypost.com/2005/12/10/getting-in-a-tiff-jeweler-sues-nfl-stars-same-name-eatery/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624162708/https://nypost.com/2005/12/10/getting-in-a-tiff-jeweler-sues-nfl-stars-same-name-eatery/ |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=New York Post}} He hosted Man Caves on the DIY Network.{{Cite web |last=Gribbin |first=Eddie |date=March 1, 2012 |title=A show for man's special room in the home: DIY network's Man Caves |url=https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/lifestyle/2012/03/01/a-show-for-man-s/17912754007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305213904/https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/lifestyle/2012/03/01/a-show-for-man-s/17912754007/ |archive-date=March 5, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=Bucks County Courier Times}} He also hosted a documentary program called Mega Machines on The Learning Channel.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2004 |title=Astec equipment to be featured on TLC's Mega Machines |url=https://www.equipmentworld.com/equipment/article/14941992/astec-equipment-to-be-featured-on-tlcs-mega-machines |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703114159/https://www.equipmentworld.com/equipment/article/14941992/astec-equipment-to-be-featured-on-tlcs-mega-machines |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=Equipment World}}
Siragusa also played a Russian mobster in the 2002 movie 25th Hour.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=G. Allen |date=January 20, 2003 |title=ON THE SCREEN / Siragusa impacts Hollywood scene / Defensive lineman who KO'd Gannon takes lumps in "25th Hour" |url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/ON-THE-SCREEN-Siragusa-impacts-Hollywood-scene-2678472.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624160146/https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/ON-THE-SCREEN-Siragusa-impacts-Hollywood-scene-2678472.php |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=SFGATE}}
Out of a concern for men with prostate cancer, in 2013 Siragusa began appearing in an ad campaign for Depend for Men, saying, "I decided to go and shoot the commercial and bring a little bit of lightness to [the problem] where guys can talk about it and after I did the commercial you wouldn't believe the response."{{Cite web |last=Wilt |first=Zach |date=October 17, 2013 |title=Tony Siragusa: Depends Pitchman |url=http://baltimoresportsreport.com/tony-siragusa-depends-45483.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302133730/http://baltimoresportsreport.com/tony-siragusa-depends-45483.html |archive-date=March 2, 2014 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Baltimore Sports Report}}
Siragusa made a few appearances at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. He was one of several honorary captains during the renewal of the Penn State–Pittsburgh football rivalry in 2016, soon after ending his stint with Fox.{{Cite web |last=Limberg |first=Andrew |date=June 22, 2022 |title=Pitt alum, Super Bowl champ Tony Siragusa has died |url=https://www.audacy.com/kdkaradio/sports/pitt-alum-super-bowl-champ-tony-siragusa-has-died |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705184706/https://www.audacy.com/kdkaradio/sports/pitt-alum-super-bowl-champ-tony-siragusa-has-died |archive-date=July 5, 2022 |access-date=June 23, 2022 |website=Audacy}}
Death
On June 22, 2022, Siragusa died in his sleep at his home in the Ortley Beach of Toms River, New Jersey, at the age of 55.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=June 22, 2022 |title=Ex-NFL DT Siragusa, 'The Goose,' dies at age 55 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34131855/ex-nfl-dt-tony-siragusa-goose-dies-age-55 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622201442/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34131855/ex-nfl-dt-tony-siragusa-goose-dies-age-55 |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Layton |first=Jeremy |date=June 22, 2022 |title=Tony Siragusa, former NFL star and TV personality, dead at 55 |url=https://nypost.com/2022/06/22/tony-siragusa-former-nfl-star-and-tv-personality-dead-at-55/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622195525/https://nypost.com/2022/06/22/tony-siragusa-former-nfl-star-and-tv-personality-dead-at-55/ |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=New York Post}}
References
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External links
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