Tony Siragusa

Infobox NFLretired


|caption=
position=Defensive tackle
number=98
birthdate=birth date and age|1967|5|14
Kenilworth, New Jersey
deathdate=
debutyear=1990
finalyear=2001
college=Pittsburgh
teams=
* Indianapolis Colts (1990-1996)
* Baltimore Ravens (1997-2001)
stat1label=Tackles
stat1value=562
stat2label=Sacks
stat2value=22
stat3label=Fumble recoveries
stat3value=9
nfl=SIR276861
highlights=
* 1x Super Bowl champion (XXXV)

Anthony Siragusacite web|title=Siragusa at databasefootball |work=databasefootball.com |url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=SIRAGTON01 |accessdate=2007-11-21] (born May 14, 1967 in Kenilworth, New Jersey) is a former American football defensive tackle who spent twelve seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens. His nickname is Goose, which is derived from the pronunciation of his last name.

Early life

Siragusa attended David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey. In high school, he played football as well being 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.

NFL career

Siragusa signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 1990 as an undrafted free agent. 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. 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. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/stats?playerId=205 ESPN - Tony Siragusa Stats, News, Photos - Baltimore Ravens - NFL Football ] ]

Post-playing career

Since retiring, Siragusa has launched a career in television and film acting. He appeared in Spike Lee's 2002 film, "25th Hour" playing a member of the Russian mafia. He has also appeared in several episodes of the HBO series "The Sopranos", playing bodyguard Frankie Cortese.

Currently, he is a sideline reporter for FOX Sports's NFL coverage in the same crew as Kenny Albert and Daryl Johnston. Goose also serves as the co-host for the DIY Network show, Man Caves. cite web|title=Siragusa at imdb |work=imdb.com |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1288572/|accessdate=2007-11-21]

During the National Football League season, Siragusa also appears on 1050 ESPN Radio (WEPN, New York) as part of their pre-Monday Night Football show, from "Tiffany's" restaurant, in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Siragusa is also in the barbecue pork business. His products are marketed under the name "Goose's Baby Back Ribs".

He currently frequents the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. He is known to play blackjack.

Personal life

Siragusa married his wife, Kathy, on April 22, 1995. The two have three children, Samantha Rose, Ava,and Anthony JR

References

External links

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* [http://www.goosesribs.com Goose's Ribs]

Persondata
NAME= Siragusa, Tony
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Former NFL defensive tackle
DATE OF BIRTH=1967-5-14
PLACE OF BIRTH=Kenilworth, New Jersey
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=