Tony Siragusa
Encyclopedia
Anthony "Tony" Siragusa (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.
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.
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.
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
.
.
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
defensive tackle who spent twelve seasons with the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
and the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. He currently works as a sideline analyst for NFL games broadcast on the Fox Network.
Early life
Siragusa attended David Brearley High SchoolDavid Brearley High School
David Brearley High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Kenilworth in Union County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Kenilworth Public Schools...
in Kenilworth, New Jersey
Kenilworth, New Jersey
Kenilworth is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 7,914.Kenilworth was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 13, 1907, from portions of Cranford and Union Township, based on the...
. 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
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
where he was a member of the football program from 1986 through 1989.
Professional career
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 ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
were in a 3-4 defense
3-4 defense
In American football, the 3–4 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers.The 3–4 defense declined in popularity over the years, but has found renewed use by modern professional and college football teams. The 3–4 defense is so named because it involves 3...
or 4-3 defense
4-3 defense
In American football, a 4–3 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. It is probably the most commonly used defense in modern American football and especially in the National Football League. NFL teams that use the 4–3 defense as of 2011 include the...
. 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
Rich Gannon
Richard Joseph Gannon is a former football quarterback, who achieved most of his success late in his career with the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League...
in the 2001 AFC title game, injuring Gannon’s shoulder. He helped lead the Ravens to their first Super Bowl
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
in franchise history in Super Bowl XXXV
Super Bowl XXXV
Super Bowl XXXV was played on January 28, 2001 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida to decide the National Football League champion following the 2000 regular season. The American Football Conference champion Baltimore Ravens defeated the National Football Conference champion New York...
where they beat the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, 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.
Post-playing career
Siragusa is a sideline reporter during NFL games on the Fox Network. Siragusa usually appears with Kenny AlbertKenny Albert
Kenny Albert , is an American sportscaster, and the son of sportscaster Marv Albert and the nephew of sportscasters Al Albert and Steve Albert...
and Daryl Johnston
Daryl Johnston
Daryl Peter "Moose" Johnston is a former National Football League fullback who played his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 to 1999.-High school career:...
. He appeared as the character Frankie Cortese in the HBO hit series The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
. 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
25th Hour
25th Hour is a 2002 American drama film directed by Spike Lee and is based on the novel The 25th Hour written by David Benioff, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper, Rosario Dawson, Anna Paquin, and Brian Cox...
featuring Edward Norton
Edward Norton
Edward Harrison Norton is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. In 1996, his supporting role in the courtroom drama Primal Fear garnered him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor...
.
Personal life
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 JerseyFlorham Park, New Jersey
Florham Park is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 8,857, which had grown to 12,389 as of the Bureau's 2008 estimate....
.