Tony Siragusa was a Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle and football television analyst for Fox Sports. He died on Wednesday, owners of the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens reported. He was 55 years of age.
The Indianapolis Colts owner, Jimy Irsay confirmed Siragusa’s death on Twitter.
Siragusa who was nicknamed Fat Goose played in the N.F.L. for 12 seasons. He played seven of them for the Colts, who acquired him as an undrafted free agent in 1990.
He later joined the Baltimore Ravens in 1997 were played the rest of his career seasons. He officially retired after the 2001 season.
Exactly a year after he played a key defensive role as the franchise won its first Super Bowl with him in the team.
Siragusa is known for his imposing heft at 330 pounds during his playing days. He was a key member of the Ravens’ championship team in the 2000 season after which he retired a year later.
Tony Siragusa cause of death
He played collegiate football at Pittsburgh and then signed with the Colts as a free agent. He went ahead to start 78 games over seven seasons.
Exact cause of death of the late Siragusa is not yet announced.
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