Tony Siragusa, Former NFL Champion and Fox Sports Analyst, Dies at 55
thewrap.comconfirmed Wednesday via the team’s official Twitter account. He was 55.Siragusa played in the NFL for 12 years. His professional career began in 1990, when he was picked up as a free agent rookie by the Indianapolis Colts.
After becoming a full player in 1992, he eventually moved on to the Baltimore Ravens in 1997. He would go on to play a key role in the team that won Super Bowl XXXV, defeating the New York Giants 34-7.
Siragusa finished his career with 404 tackles, 22 sacks and five forced fumbles.Following his retirement in 2001, Siragusa served as a sideline reporter and analyst with Fox Sports for another 12 years.
Additionally, he co-hosted the DIY Network home renovation show “Man Caves” with contractor Jason Cameron for 12 seasons.Though no cause of death was revealed, Bisciotti wrote that he was “stunned and heartbroken” about Siragusa’s “sudden passing.”“He was a special person and clearly one of the most popular players in Ravens history,” the statement continued. “Tony’s larger-than-life personality made an enormous impact on our organization and throughout the Baltimore community.
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