Goose: The Outrageous Life and Times of a Football Guy - Tapa dura

A hugely popular and beloved football commentator and former player with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens, Tony Siragusa offers his uncensored insider's look at the NFL and his hilarious take on life off the gridiron.

The New York Times called him a "modern-day John Madden." Tony Soprano called him "Frankie Cortese." His teammates called him "Goose." Whatever you call him, Tony Siragusa is larger than life in every possible sense, from his personality to his physique to his colorful career, hilarious stories, and bombastic take on life.
Goose is the book that Siragusa's fans have been clamoring for, to hear more from the Super Bowl champ-turned-commentator-turned-actor, who has brought his unmistakable style and intense love for life to every endeavor. In a memoir that is guaranteed to make you laugh, cheer, shake your head, laugh some more, and then think seriously, Siragusa offers stories, life lessons, and perspective gained from his unbelievable collection of experiences. He also offers a no-holds-barred look at the NFL, with locker room stories and surprising glimpses at the way things are done when the cameras (or the refs) aren't looking. His narratives range from hilarious anecdotes about his New Jersey childhood and wild college days, to behind-the-scenes glimpses at some of the greatest players in football history, to Goose's opinions about the current state of the NFL. And he shares them all with his signature love for life and uncensored insight.

ANTHONY "TONY" SIRAGUSA, nicknamed "Goose," is a former National Football League defensive tackle who spent twelve seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he won the Super Bowl in 2000. He currently works as an NFL analyst for NFL games broadcast on the Fox network.

DON YAEGER is a seven-time New York Times Best-selling author and longtime associate editor for Sports Illustrated. He has authored or coauthored 22 books, including projects with Walter Payton, John Wooden, Tug McGraw, Rex Ryan, and Michael Oher.