{"id":2138795,"date":"2024-01-02T17:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T22:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/frank-ryan-dead-nfl-quarterback-who-helped-develop-house-electronic-voting-system-dies-at-87\/"},"modified":"2024-01-02T17:48:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T22:48:19","slug":"frank-ryan-dead-nfl-quarterback-who-helped-develop-house-electronic-voting-system-dies-at-87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/frank-ryan-dead-nfl-quarterback-who-helped-develop-house-electronic-voting-system-dies-at-87\/","title":{"rendered":"Frank Ryan, the NFL quarterback who played a key role in developing the House electronic voting system, has passed away at the age of 87"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">50<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffrank-ryan-dead-nfl-quarterback-who-helped-develop-house-electronic-voting-system-dies-at-87%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2138795&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former \u200cCleveland Browns Quarterback Frank Ryan Dies at 87<\/h2>\n<p>Frank Ryan, the legendary quarterback who led the Cleveland \u2064Browns to their most recent NFL championship in 1964, passed away at the age of \u206287 on Monday. His impact on both the football field and in the halls \u200dof Congress will\u2064 forever be remembered.<\/p>\n<p>According to Cleveland.com, Ryan succumbed \u2063to \u2064Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, marking the end\u2064 of an\u2064 extraordinary life filled with achievements.<\/p>\n<h3>A\u2062 Trailblazer in Congress<\/h3>\n<p>After his successful \u2062NFL career, Ryan transitioned to the House of Representatives, where\u200b he served for seven years. His contributions were \u200binstrumental in the creation\u200c of the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wait-until-you-see-whats-coming-president-trump-fires-warning-shot-on-fraudulent-computer-voting-systems\/\" title=\"\"Wait Until You See What's Coming!\" - President Trump Fires Warning Shot on Fraudulent Computer Voting Systems\">computer voting system<\/a> in the\u200b lower chamber of Congress, leaving a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<h3>A Stellar Football Career<\/h3>\n<p>Ryan&#8217;s\u2063 journey to greatness began\u200d at Rice University, where he honed his skills before being drafted \u2062by the Los Angeles Rams in\u200c 1958. After\u200b four seasons, he was traded to the Browns, where he played for seven seasons and led the team to their historic 1964 NFL championship victory over the \u2062Baltimore \u2064Colts, with\u2063 a resounding 27-0 scoreline.<\/p>\n<p>This championship remains the most\u200b recent for the Browns and was also the most recent major professional sports championship in Cleveland until \u200bthe Cleveland Cavaliers claimed the 2016 NBA \u2063Finals.<\/p>\n<p>Following his time with the Browns, Ryan spent his final two \u2062NFL seasons with the Washington Redskins before retiring after the 1970 season.<\/p>\n<h3>A Beloved Figure<\/h3>\n<p>Frank \u2063Ryan was not only admired for his athletic prowess but also for his genuine connection with fans. His son, \u2063Frank Ryan Jr., shared that his father cherished the thousands of autograph requests he received throughout his life. Ryan made it a point to keep \u200devery fan letter and fulfill every autograph request until he physically could no longer\u2062 do so.<\/p>\n<p>Surrounded by his loving family, Frank Ryan passed \u200baway, leaving behind a \u200dremarkable legacy that will be\u200d forever remembered.<\/p>\n<p>In honor\u2062 of his\u2064 contributions\u2063 to the world of sports, Ryan&#8217;s brain \u200dwill be donated to\u200c the Boston \u200dUniversity CTE center for further study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to \u2064read\u2062 more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what ways did Frank Ryan make an impact\u2064 on the political stage, and how will his \u2062contributions \u2063be remembered<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ever be remembered.<\/p>\n<p>Born on December 12, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas, \u200dRyan had a \u2063remarkable football career that spanned over a decade. After attending Texas Christian University, where\u2064 he played football and earned a degree in mathematics, he was \u200bdrafted by\u2064 the Los Angeles Rams in\u200b 1958. Ryan spent four seasons with the Rams before being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 1962.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan quickly became an integral part of\u2063 the Browns&#8217; offense and proved himself to\u200d be a skilled and intelligent quarterback. His ability\u200b to read defenses and make precise passes earned him the nickname &#8220;The\u200b Scientist.&#8221; Under the leadership of head coach Blanton Collier, Ryan led the Browns to success, culminating in their NFL championship victory in 1964.<\/p>\n<p>During that championship season, Ryan \u200dthrew for 2,404 yards and 25 touchdowns, solidifying his reputation as one of the league&#8217;s top quarterbacks. His performance in\u2064 the title game against the Baltimore Colts was particularly memorable, as he threw three touchdown\u200c passes to secure the Browns&#8217; victory.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his achievements on the field,\u200b Ryan had an exceptional academic career.\u200d While\u2063 playing in\u200c the NFL, he pursued a Ph.D.\u2063 in mathematics at Rice University and completed his dissertation on topology in 1965.\u200c This dual career as both a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/s-d-governor-launches-national-coalition-to-challenge-policies-on-transgender-participation-in-womens-sports\/\" title=\"S.D. governor launches national coalition to challenge policies on transgender participation in women\u2019s sports\">professional football player<\/a> and a scholar\u200d made Ryan a unique figure\u200c in sports history.<\/p>\n<p>After retiring from football in\u200d 1970, Ryan embarked on a\u2063 successful second career\u2063 in academia. He taught mathematics and statistics at Case\u2062 Western Reserve University until his retirement in\u2064 2002. His\u2064 contributions to the field of mathematics were widely recognized, and he published numerous papers and articles during his career.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063addition to his impact in sports and academia, Ryan made his mark on the \u2063political stage. In\u200b 1995, he ran as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">11th congressional district<\/a>. Although he was unsuccessful in his bid for office,\u200d Ryan&#8217;s foray into politics\u200b demonstrated his diverse interests and his desire to\u200b contribute\u200d to his community in different ways.<\/p>\n<p>Frank Ryan&#8217;s legacy as a quarterback, mathematician, and politician will forever be remembered by those who knew him and were inspired by his accomplishments.\u2062 His leadership on \u2064the football field and his dedication to \u200dacademia and public service serve as an example for \u2064future generations.<\/p>\n<p>As news of Frank\u2062 Ryan&#8217;s passing spreads, tributes and condolences\u200b pour\u200b in from fans, former teammates, and friends. The Cleveland Browns organization, in a statement, expressed their deep \u200csadness and described \u200bRyan as a &#8220;true legend\u200b and inspiration to all who knew him.&#8221; Ryan&#8217;s\u200c impact on the team and \u200dthe city of Cleveland will be etched in history, and his contributions to the sport of football and the \u200dworld\u2063 of academia will continue to live on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frank Ryan, ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback and influential figure in football and politics, passed away at 87. Ryan led the Browns to their last NFL championship in 1964. 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