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Remembering Tony “The Goose” Siragusa

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Tony Siragusa started as a defensive tackle for the Pitt Panthers his sophomore and junior years at the University of Pittsburgh. An injury forced him to miss his entire senior year.
Tony Siragusa started as a defensive tackle for the Pitt Panthers his sophomore and junior years at the University of Pittsburgh. An injury forced him to miss his entire senior year. Getty Images
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Siragusa was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts in 1990. Here, Siragusa is seen on the field while playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992.
Siragusa was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts in 1990. Here, Siragusa is seen on the field while playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. Getty Images
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Siragusa ended up playing seven seasons for the Colts. Here, Siragusa sacks New York Jets quarterback Neil O'Donnell.
Siragusa ended up playing seven seasons for the Colts. Here, Siragusa sacks New York Jets quarterback Neil O’Donnell. HENNY RAY ABRAMS/AFP via Getty Images
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In 1997, Siragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He would finish his career with the Ravens after playing five more seasons.
In 1997, Siragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He would finish his career with the Ravens after playing five more seasons. Getty Images
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Siragusa helped lead the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl after the 2000 NFL season. Here, Siragusa talks to the press before the big game on January 28, 2001 in Tampa, Florida.
Siragusa helped lead the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl after the 2000 NFL season. Here, Siragusa talks to the press before the big game on January 28, 2001 in Tampa, Florida. Getty Images
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Tony Siragusa takes down New York Giants' running back Tiki Barber during the first half of Super Bowl XXXV in January, 2001.
Tony Siragusa takes down New York Giants’ running back Tiki Barber during the first half of Super Bowl XXXV in January, 2001. AFP via Getty Images
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Tony Siragusa holds The Tampa Tribune newspaper declaring the Ravens victory over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV.
Tony Siragusa holds The Tampa Tribune newspaper declaring the Ravens victory over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. AFP via Getty Images
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Siragusa holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as he rides with his wife, Kathy, in a parade in his hometown of Kenilworth, N.J. on March 4, 2001.
Siragusa holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as he rides with his wife, Kathy, in a parade in his hometown of Kenilworth, N.J. on March 4, 2001. AP
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After retiring, Siragusa returned to New Jersey to open a restaurant and begin a successful career in sports media.
After retiring, Siragusa returned to New Jersey to open a restaurant and begin a successful career in sports media. Corbis via Getty Images
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Siragusa worked as a sideline reporter until 2015. Here, he interviews Brett Favre after a 2008 game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Siragusa worked as a sideline reporter until 2015. Here, he interviews Brett Favre after a 2008 game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Getty Images