Tony Siragusa (ex-NFL DT), 'the Goose', dies at 55

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Tony Siragusa was an NFL defensive tackle and one of the most prominent personalities in the game. He died Wednesday at 55.

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It was not immediately possible to determine the cause of Siragusa’s death.

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Siragusa, affectionately called "Goose", was a key cog in the middle the Baltimore Ravens historic 2000 defense

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This defense led to the team's first Super Bowl title that season. As an undrafted agent,

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Siragusa drank away his $1,000 signing bonus and was subsequently resigned as one of the unique personalities of the game

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He was well-known for his humorous sense of humor and hilarious pranks

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Former Ravens coach Brian Billick stated that there was no one like Goose.

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He was a warrior on and off the field, and a team unifier who gave back to the community

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Without him, we wouldn't have won the Super Bowl. This is a shocking,

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Our hearts go out Kathy and the Siragusa families.

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