Frank Ryan

Football Player

Birthday July 12, 1936

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Fort Worth, TX

DEATH DATE Jan 1, 2024 (87)

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About

Former three-time Pro Bowler, athlete, and NFL champion that was originally taken by the Los Angeles Rams as a quarterback during the fifth round of the 1958 Draft. After a few years, he then joined the Cleveland Browns in 1962. He later finished his NFL career playing for the Washington Commanders.

Before Fame

He is a graduate of Rice University. While there, he primarily played the position of center. 

Trivia

While playing for the Cleveland Browns, he was a two-time league leader in passing touchdowns. He finished his Browns' career with the second most touchdown passes and the fourth most passing yards. In his peak, he stood 6'3" tall and weighed around 200 pounds.

Family Life

Growing up, he lived with his family in Fort Worth, Texas. He later began living with his wife, Joan. 

Associated With

He was NFL teammates with Jim Brown while playing for the Cleveland Browns.