An offensive lineman and a graduate of Tulane University, Silipo played two games with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1981.
As a free agent, Silipo would sign with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on July 11, 1981.
Following a dismal 3–13-0 record in 1981, the Concordes immediately started a rebuilding process and several players were released, including Silipo on June 28, 1982.
Silipo signed with the Denver Gold of the United States Football League (USFL) on December 7, 1982.
He played in his first and only regular season NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 4 in front of 9,860 spectators at the 80,290-seat Rich Stadium.