Quarterback Frank Ryan, instrumental in guiding the Browns to their most recent championship, passes away at the age of 87.
Frank Ryan, the quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to victory in the 1964 NFL championship, passed away on Monday at a nursing home in Connecticut. At the age of 87, Ryan succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease.
Ryan achieved a significant milestone in his career when he threw three touchdown passes to Gary Collins, propelling the Browns to a remarkable 27-0 upset over the Baltimore Colts on December 27, 1964.
Having played college football at Rice, Ryan was selected as the fifth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 1958. After four years with the Rams, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 1962.
Throughout his seven seasons with the Browns, Ryan amassed a commendable record of 52 wins, 22 losses, and 2 ties. His successful career culminated in limited playing time with the Washington team from 1969 to 1970.
