Recently Tony Siragusa passed away at the age of 55.

Siragusa was affectionately known as "Goose".

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Siragusa made his league debut as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 1990.

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Siragusa was able to make the team and eventually emerged as a leading defensive tackle in the NFL.

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Jim Irsay mourned the loss of Siragusa, saying, "I am saddened like all Colts Nation."

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He stayed with the Colts for seven seasons and made 16.5 sacks, and 405 tackles.

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In 1997, Siragusa decided to move to the Baltimore Ravens,

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where it became an integral part of their principal defence.

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Siragusa played five seasons with the Ravens.

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