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sports2 years ago

NFL Champion and Browns Legend Frank Ryan Passes Away at 87

Frank Ryan, the former quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964, has passed away at the age of 87. He died in a nursing home in Connecticut after battling Alzheimer's disease. His family has donated his brain to Boston University's CTE Center for research, suspecting that CTE contributed to his Alzheimer's. Ryan was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and after his NFL career, he served as the athletic director at Yale for a decade. The Browns and the sports community remember him as an icon and a championship-winning quarterback.

via PennLive|
##clevelandbrowns#cte
obituary2 years ago

"Champion QB and Mathematician Frank Ryan Passes at 87"

Frank Ryan, the cerebral quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to their 1964 NFL championship, has passed away at 87 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Beyond his successful 13-year NFL career, Ryan was notable for his academic achievements, earning a Ph.D. in mathematics and teaching at prestigious institutions such as Rice and Yale. He also introduced computers to the U.S. House of Representatives, creating an electronic voting system. Ryan's life was a blend of athletic prowess and intellectual rigor, leaving a legacy in both the sports and academic worlds.

via The New York Times|
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sportsobituary2 years ago

"Champion QB and Mathematician Frank Ryan Passes at 87"

Frank Ryan, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback who led the team to their last championship in 1964 and was also a notable mathematician, has passed away at 87. Ryan balanced his NFL career with academic pursuits, earning a doctorate in mathematics and later contributing to computer programming and information services, including establishing the House's first electronic voting system. After retiring from football, he continued his career in academia and administration. Ryan's legacy extends beyond the gridiron to significant contributions in mathematics and technology. He died after battling Alzheimer's Disease, leaving behind his wife, Joan Ryan.

via NBC Sports|
##clevelandbrowns#frankryan
sports2 years ago

"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.

via ESPN|
##1964championship#clevelandbrowns
sports2 years ago

Frank Ryan, Quarterback Behind Browns' 1964 Championship, Dies at 87

Frank Ryan, the quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964, has died at the age of 87. Ryan was renowned for his performance in the championship game where he threw three touchdown passes to secure a 27-0 victory over the Baltimore Colts. His passing marks the end of an era for the Browns, as he was the last quarterback to win a title for the team.

via cleveland.com|
##1964championship#clevelandbrowns