Frank Ryan (American football)

Frank Ryan
Ryan with the Cleveland Browns in 1968
No. 13, 15
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1936-07-12)July 12, 1936
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2024(2024-01-01) (aged 87)
Waterford, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolR. L. Paschal (Fort Worth)
CollegeRice (1954–1957)
NFL draft1958: 5th round, 55th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts2,133
Passing completions1,090
Completion percentage51.1%
TDINT149–111
Passing yards16,042
Passer rating77.6
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Frank Beall Ryan (July 12, 1936 – January 1, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams (19581961), Cleveland Browns (19621968), and Washington Redskins (19691970). He played college football for the Rice Owls. A three-time Pro Bowl selection with Cleveland, Ryan led the Browns to their most recent National Football League title in 1964. He was also a mathematician, serving as a faculty member at Case Western Reserve University from 1967 to 1974.