Tony Siragusa, Super Bowl XXXV champion and former broadcaster for FOX Sports has passed away at the age of 55. His former teammate, Jamal Lewis, confirmed the news to TMZ Sports.
“It’s a sad day to be a Raven I must say,” Lewis said.
Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, tweeted his heartbreak. ““The Goose, Tony Siragusa has passed away at 55. I’m heart broken as is all of Colts Nation.” Indianapolis is where Siragusa began his career in 1990.
The Baltimore Ravens released a statement from owner Steve Biscotti expressing his and the organization’s grief and condolences as well.
“The Goose” retired from the NFL in 2001 after twelve seasons. The former defensive lineman joined FOX as a contributor and then sideline analyst. He spent eight seasons alongside analyst Daryl Johnston and play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert before being working with with Thom Brennaman and analyst Charles Davis in his last season with the network.
Siragusa was a different type of sideline experiment. He didn’t focus on reporting, but spent more time on analysis of the game at field-level. It’s a model we see much more in use today.
Tony Siragusa was known for his loud opinions and colorful way of looking at the game on the field. He was a larger-than-life personality with an unafraid style.
Siragusa’s cause of death is unknown as of Wednesday afternoon.
