Tony Siragusa

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Tony Siragusa
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Tony Siragusa, 2006
Position (s):
Defensive tackle
Jersey number (s):
98
born on May 14, 1967 in Kenilworth , New Jersey
Career information
Active : 1990 - 2001
Undrafted in 1990
College : University of Pittsburgh
Teams
Career statistics
Tackles     562
Sacks     22nd
Fumble secured     9
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Anthony Siragusa (born May 14, 1967 in Kenilworth , New Jersey , USA ), nickname : "Goose" is a former American American football player. He played defensive tackle / nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL).

Football player

Siragusa, nickname : The Goose , studied at the University of Pittsburgh and played there in the defense of the Pittsburgh Panthers . In the 1990 NFL Draft , Siragusa was signed by the Indianapolis Colts .

1995 Siragusa could move with his team under the coach Ted Marchibroda and quarterback Jim Harbaugh in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers . However, the game was just lost at 20:16. Also in 1996 the Colts failed in the play-offs . In 1997, Siragusa moved to the Baltimore Ravens . With this team, which was coached by Brian Billick , he was able to move into the Super Bowl XXXV in the 2000 season . The game was won against the New York Giants under their coach Jim Fasel with 34: 7. 2001, after the Ravens had once again managed to get into the play-offs, Siragusa ended his career. He was able to achieve 562 tackles and 9 fumbles in 12 seasons .

After the career

Siragusa works as a television presenter and broadcasts the NFL games. He is also the owner of a meat factory.

actor

Siragusa appeared twice as an actor after his career . In 2002 he starred in the film 25 Hours and in 2004 in several episodes of the television series The Sopranos .

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