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| Date of birth: May 14, 1967 Kenilworth, New Jersey |
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| College: Pittsburgh | |
| Debuted in 1990 for the Indianapolis Colts | |
| Last played in 2001 for the Baltimore Ravens | |
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Anthony "Tony" Siragusa[1] (born May 14, 1967), nicknamed "Goose", is a former National Football League defensive tackle who spent twelve seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens. He currently works as a sideline analyst for NFL games broadcast on the Fox Network.
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Siragusa attended David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey. In high school, he played football and was also a member of the wrestling team. He was the New Jersey state wrestling champion with a 97-1 career record. In football, he played defensive line, punted and place kicked. He had a 39-yard punting average and was 15-18 on PATs.
Upon completion of high school, Siragusa attended the University of Pittsburgh where he was a member of the football program from 1986 through 1989.
Siragusa was an undrafted free agent in 1990 and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive tackle. He used to play nose tackle to draw the double teams when the Indianapolis Colts were in a 3-4 defense or 4-3 defense. He remained with the team through the 1996 season.
In 1997, Siragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He was a key part of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens defense that allowed the fewest total points in NFL regular season history. Siragusa was fined $10,000.00 for an illegal hit on Oakland Raiders QB Rich Gannon in the 2001 AFC title game, injuring Gannon’s shoulder. 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.
Siragusa retired following the 2001 season. 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.[2]
Siragusa is a sideline reporter during NFL games on the Fox Network. Siragusa usually appears with Kenny Albert and Daryl Johnston. He appeared as the character Frankie Cortese in the HBO hit series The Sopranos. He partnered up with Michael Romanelli and opened a restaurant chain called Tiffany's (Tiff's). He hosts "Man Caves" on the DIY network. He also presents a documentary program called Megamachines on the Discovery Channel.
Siragusa also played a Ukrainian mobster in the movie 25th Hour featuring Edward Norton.[3]
Siragusa married his wife, Kathy, on April 22, 1995. The two have three children, Samantha Rose, Ava, and Anthony Jr. They currently reside in Florham Park, New Jersey.