Frank Ryan Passes Away at 87; Browns Win ’64 Title Behind Cerebral Quarterback.

Off the field, he received greater recognition for his intellect. Ryan passed away on Monday. He led the Browns to their final NFL championship in 1964 while pursuing a doctorate in mathematics during the offseason. He was eighty-seven. Ryan passed away while receiving care at a Connecticut nursing home, according to a statement from his family.

Off the field, he received greater recognition for his intellect. Ryan passed away on Monday. He led the Browns to their final NFL championship in 1964 while pursuing a doctorate in mathematics during the offseason. He was eighty-seven. Ryan passed away while receiving care at a Connecticut nursing home, according to a statement from his family.