"Champion QB and Mathematician Frank Ryan Passes Away at 87"
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan, who led the team to their last NFL championship in 1964, has passed away at the age of 87. Ryan, who also had a distinguished academic career earning a Ph.D. in mathematics, was known for his on-field success and contributions to the game, including a memorable victory over the Baltimore Colts. Post-football, he served in various educational and governmental roles, including working for the U.S. House of Representatives and developing Congress's first electronic voting system. His death was announced by the Browns, and he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease prior to his passing.
