Tony Siragusa hosted various shows on television, such as the home renovation program Man Caves on the DIY Network.
21 Facts About Tony Siragusa
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Tony Siragusa attended David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey.
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Tony Siragusa had a 39-yard punting average and made 15 of 18 extra point attempts.
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Tony Siragusa attended the University of Pittsburgh and played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Tony Siragusa was a starting defensive tackle in his sophomore and junior seasons under head coach Mike Gottfried.
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Tony Siragusa was an undrafted free agent in 1990 and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive tackle.
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Tony Siragusa was a key part of the Colts team that narrowly lost the 1995 AFC Championship Game; after the season, he was unhappy that Colts coach Ted Marchibroda was given a no-raise, no-extension contract offer that he rejected before leaving the team.
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Tony Siragusa was open about his dislike for new coach Lindy Infante and the team's Vice President of Football Operations Bill Tobin.
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In 1997, Tony Siragusa signed with the Baltimore Ravens, who were being coached by his former coach Ted Marchibroda.
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Tony Siragusa was a part of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens defense that allowed the fewest total points in NFL history for a 16-game season.
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Tony Siragusa was fined $10,000 for an illegal hit on Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon in the 2000 AFC title game, injuring Gannon's shoulder.
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Tony Siragusa retired following the 2001 season, where he had two sacks and 28 total tackles.
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Tony Siragusa finished his career with 562 tackles, 22 sacks, five forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries for 12 yards, and 28 pass deflections in 170 career games.
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Tony Siragusa was a sideline reporter and analyst during NFL games on Fox until his firing following the 2015 NFL season.
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Tony Siragusa usually appeared with Kenny Albert and Daryl Johnston.
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Tony Siragusa appeared as Soprano family associate Frankie Cortese in the TV series The Sopranos.
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Tony Siragusa partnered up with Michael Romanelli and opened a restaurant chain called Tiff's.
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Tony Siragusa hosted a documentary program called Mega Machines on The Learning Channel.
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Tony Siragusa played a Russian mobster in the 2002 movie 25th Hour.
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Tony Siragusa made a few appearances at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh.
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On June 22,2022, Tony Siragusa died in his sleep at his home in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, at the age of 55.