Tag: Tony Siragusa

New ’30 for 30′ trailer on 2000 Ravens released

ESPN released a trailer for a 30 for 30 on the 2000 Baltimore Ravens

Over the summer, it was announced that ESPN was making a 30 for 30 documentary on the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, which is widely regarded as the most dominant defense of all time. Around an hour before the Ravens were set to play the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, a trailer for the 30 for 30 was released.

In the trailer, we see clips of the defense dominating play in and play out.  The 2000 Ravens defense were labeled as “bullies”, which is a fair assessment to many.  If you played Baltimore in that era, the defense would keep opposing offenses up at night considering how good they were.

The 30 for 30 episode on the 2000 Baltimore Ravens is set to air in February 2023. It will feature odes to many different players, including inside linebacker Ray Lewis and the late-Tony Siragusa.

Ravens to honor Jaylon Ferguson, Tony Siragusa with recognitions, helmet sticker

John Harbaugh talks about how the Ravens will honor Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson this season.

The Baltimore Ravens lost two members of their organization this past offseason in former defensive lineman Tony Siragusa and outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson. Many have been wondering what the team would do to honor them, and on Friday head coach John Harbaugh shed some light on the topic.

Harbaugh revealed that there will be a recognition for both Ferguson and Siragusa, as well as a helmet sticker to honor them as well. Each moment of recognition will be done at a different time from the other, as Harbaugh said they want to call attention to both separately.

“We have. My understanding of it is – and [SVP of Communications] Chad [Steele] you can ring in if I’m not right – we’re going to do two separate honoring moments, one for ‘Goose’ [Tony Siragusa] and one for Jaylon [Ferguson], at different moments there to kind of call attention to those guys separately. Then, we have a sticker on our helmet to honor those guys. So, those are the two things that I’m aware of.”

Both Ferguson and Siragusa meant a lot to the organization both on and off of the field, and their losses have been felt in a very large way. Honoring them is a way to remember who they were as people and the impacts they made, with so many sharing positive memories of the two.

 

Former Ravens players continue to post tributes to Tony Siragusa

Former Ravens players continue to post tributes to Tony Siragusa

Baltimore Ravens legend Tony Siragusa died at the age of 55 last week. His passing shocked the NFL world, and many posted tributes to him on social media to commemorate his memory and the man that he was.

The defensive lineman played for 12 years in the NFL. His first seven years came with the Indianapolis Colts followed by five years in Baltimore. Some of his Siragusa’s former teammates released statements following the defensive lineman’s passing, with Ravens legend Ray Lewis posting a heartfelt tribute to someone he considered a very close friend of his.

Lewis is notorious for being a workout machine, even after he retired from football. On Twitter, the former linebacker also posted a video from his bike, showing that he rode 55-miles in honor of “The Goose”. It was a fitting tribute, as a piano played in the background with some highlights of Siragusa and Lewis together.

Former Baltimore tight end Shannon Sharpe has also continued to post tribute videos of Siragusa, sharing the laughs that the two shared together.

Lewis and Siragusa were teammates from 1997-2001. while Sharpe was Siragusa’s teammate from 2000-2001. They were each a part of the team that boasted one of the most dominant defenses of all time, and they all also won Super Bowl XXXV together. Siragusa will be missed, but his memory will live on forever.

Visitation and funeral dates set for Tony Siragusa

The family of the late former Ravens defensive lineman Tony Siragusa released information on a public service.

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at the age of 55 on Wednesday at his home in New Jersey, passing away in his sleep according to reports.

He was a larger than life player who was liked and respected by many. The defensive lineman spent 12 seasons in the NFL with five of them coming in Baltimore, helping lead the Ravens to its first Super Bowl championship.

On Sunday, the family of Siragusa released a statement that detailed arrangements.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out about our father and husband, Tony. The support means more than you know. It’s been incredible to hear countless stories of all the lives he touched and the beautiful mark he made on this world. This is an extremely difficult time and we want to thank everybody for respecting our privacy. We want to share the arrangements with everyone who is interested in attending his services. With love, Kathy, Samantha, Anthony & Ava.”
Visitation will be held at the St. Theresa R. C. Church in Kenilworth, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 28th at 1 p.m. A service will be held at the same location on Wednesday, June 29th at 11 a.m. More information and how to send flowers can be found here.

RIP to Pitt and Ravens great, Tony Siragusa

RIP to a football great.

One of the biggest personalities that the NFL has ever seen has passed away as Tony Siragusa died Wednesday at the age of just 55.  He’s remembered as a key part of the dominant Baltimore Ravens defense that captured Super Bowl XXXV.  He started his NFL career with the Colts and was also a sideline reporter for NFL coverage on Fox.

Before his NFL career however, Siragusa starred at a rival of Notre Dame’s, as the Goose was a force for Pitt from 1985-1989 before signing an undrafted free agent contract with the Colts.  While at Pitt, the Goose delivered an all-time quote that took a rib at Notre Dame and Penn State.

“If I wanted to learn a school song, I would’ve gone to Notre Dame or Penn State. I want to kill people on the football field. That’s why I came to Pitt.” – Tony Siragusa

Regardless of your thoughts on Pitt football, that quote belongs on a t-shirt at the bookstore.

RIP to a great player and all-time personality that went miles in making football fun.

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Former Ravens teammates reflect upon death of Tony Siragusa

Former Ravens teammates of defensive lineman Tony Siragusa reflected upon his death on social media

It was announced on Wednesday afternoon that former Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at age 55. His passing was a massive shock to the NFL community, as the longtime player and analyst was universally loved by teammates, coaches, fans and so many more.

Siragusa played for 12 seasons in the NFL, spending the last five years of his career in Baltimore, where he won Super Bowl XXXV. He was known for his big personality and living life to the fullest every day, leaving an impression on everyone that he knew.

Following the news of Siragusa’s death, many of his former Ravens teammates took to social media to reflect, sharing memories and what they’ll remember most about the man known as “The Goose.”

Tony Siragusa dies at age 55

Tony Siragusa died Wednesday at age 55.

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Tony “Goose” Siragusa died Wednesday at age 55.

Siragusa joined the Colts in 1990 as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh. He wound up spending seven seasons with the Colts before spending the final five seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens.

Over the span of his 12-year career, Siragusa appeared in 169 games (148 starts), recording 564 tackles and 22 sacks.

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Dan Marino posts heartfelt tribute to the late Tony Siragusa

It was a tough day for the Baltimore Ravens and their fans.

Wednesday was an extremely tough day for the Baltimore Ravens organization, as they learned about the loss of one of their active linebackers, Jaylon Ferguson, who passed at just 26 years old.

Then, hours later, it was announced that legendary Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa had also passed away at 55.

After spending his collegiate days at Pittsburgh, Siragusa spent 12 years in the NFL, five of which were with Baltimore. He was part of the Ravens’ Super Bowl 35 win over the New York Giants.

After the announcement of Siragusa’s passing, Miami Dolphins special advisor and former Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino posted a tribute to his fellow Pittsburgh alumni on social media.

While Marino and Siragusa never shared a locker room, there was clearly a bond between the two that had likely been built up through their years in the league and post-playing media careers.

A day like Wednesday is another reminder to take be kind to one another and take advantage of opportunities to make memories with loved ones because they could be taken at any moment.

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