Siragusa, known as “Goose”, was a member of the winning Super Bowl XXXV game in 2001. He was part of a legendary defense unit that allowed the fewest points (165) in NFL history. READ MORE: A 29-year-old man was shot dead in East Baltimore He played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and Ravens. Siragusa made 22 dismissals and 564 combined tackles during his career, according to the Pro Football Reference. “There was no one like Goose,” former Ravens coach Brian Billick said in a statement. more. We would not have won the Super Bowl without him. This is so impressive, sad news and our hearts are with Kathi and the Siragousa family. “ Former Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome remembered Siragusa as the leader of the Super Bowl team. “Guz was a very good character, but he was one of our leaders in the 2000 Super Bowl team,” former Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said in a statement. “It was probably one of the best runs he has played for our defense over the years.” #BREAKING: More shocking news – Ravens legend Tony Siragusa has died at the age of 55, according to sources. This comes just hours after the death of Ravens OLB Jaylon Ferguson. Heartbreaking💔 @ WJZ pic.twitter.com/L0IfeA85Ih – Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) June 22, 2022 Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and his wife Renee said they were “surprised” by the news in a joint statement. “He was a special person and clearly one of the most popular players in Ravens history,” said Bisciottis. “Tony’s life-long personality has had a huge impact on our organization and the entire Baltimore community. Siragusa was in Baltimore last month for a ceremony to honor the Super Bowl champions at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. NFL Films had cameras rolling in the event for a 30-on-30 documentary about the team. “I will never forget watching that 2000 Ravens team win the Super Bowl with the best defense ever in the NFL and Tony was an integral part of this defensive front that makes history,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon. Scott in a statement. “They brought pride and recognition to Baltimore and we are forever grateful for that.” Siragusa left the field in 2001 and was a minor analyst for the NFL at FOX until 2015. He was survived by his wife, Kathy, and their three children. READ MORE: ‘A great year was ahead.’ Ravens players express grief over death of teammate Jaylon Ferguson It was the second defeat the team suffered in a few hours. The Ravens announced Wednesday morning that outside defender Jaylon Ferguson has died. “This is a very sad day for the Baltimore Ravens,” Bisciottis said in a statement. “We thank all those who expressed an outpouring of support for our players, coaches and staff.” Baltimore mourns Ravens passers-by now and in the past: 26-year-old Jaylon Ferguson & 55-year-old Super Bowl champion Tony Siragusa. Double stretch to lose 2 men so young 🙏🏻🏈 @wjz #RIP pic.twitter.com/ezsZYk4VZv – Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) June 22, 2022 MORE NEWS: Pride Center Of Maryland Provides ‘Oasis’ To Support Gender And Sexual Minorities
