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Super Bowl champion Tony Siragusa passed away in his sleep at the age of 55. The news devastated family and friends, such as former Baltimore Ravens teammate Brad Jackson.
“He was the leader, he was our captain,” Jackson said. “He meant everything to everyone. It’s a sad day. I just talked to him on Sunday. It’s terrible.”
Well before social media and “building your brand,” Tony Siragusa used Super Bowl XXXV to become a media star. He leveraged his wild persona to become a broadcaster, actor and pitchman. He even landed on The Sopranos. He was so savvy and such a character. RIP Goose. pic.twitter.com/YqUKRDMMY9
— Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) June 22, 2022
Siragusa played 12 seasons as a defensive tackle, earning the nickname “Goose” in the NFL. He played for both the Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts.
He was part of the 2001 Baltimore Ravens team that defeated the New York Giants 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV.
Upon retirement, Siragusa worked for Fox NFL Sunday as a sideline reporter.
Retired former Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died in his sleep at age 55. Former Ravens teammate Brad Jackson: 'He was the leader, he was our captain. He meant everything to everyone. It's a sad day. I just talked to him on Sunday. It's terrible.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) June 22, 2022
Siragusa worked as a sideline reporter for more than a decade.
Baltimore sports reporter Gerry Sandusky responded, “The deaths of Jaylen Ferguson and Tony Siragusa on the same day leaves every Ravens fan stunned.”
“A player so young with potential, and a legend who brought so joy and impact to the field. Gone. Tough to wrap your head around,” Sandusky added.
RIP Goose.
Siragusa was one of the game's biggest personalities who was a vital cog for one of the NFL's greatest defenses.
A sad day continues for the Ravens organization. https://t.co/03QtWzmlX3
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) June 22, 2022
Prayers up for the legend Tony Siragusa and his family. “The Goose” has passed away at the age of 55. Heart breaking.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 22, 2022
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Siragusa was a mainstay on that champion Ravens defense, which set the record for fewest points allowed in a regular season, according to TMZ.
Hall of Famers Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson played alongside Siragusa on that championship team…
Both NFL players and analysts expressed their sadness at the news on Twitter.
Siragusa was the second Ravens player to tragically pass away in as many days. Earlier Wednesday, WJZ-TV reported current Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson had died Tuesday at 26.
Speaking to TMZ, former Ravens running back Jamal Lewis, who was a former teammate of Siragusa’s, did not mince words.
“It’s a sad day to be a Raven, I must say.”
This is one of the saddest days in Ravens history. The deaths of Jaylen Ferguson and Tony Siragusa on the same day leaves every Ravens fan stunned. A player so young with potential, and a legend who brought so joy and impact to the field. Gone. Tough to wrap your head around.
— Gerry Sandusky (@GerrySandusky) June 22, 2022
