Deadspin: The sports figures we lost in 2024

Former NFL QB Frank Ryan died Monday in a Connecticut nursing home, the Cleveland Browns announced.

Ryan, the last quarterback to guide the Browns to a title, was 87.

Frank Ryan Jr. told Cleveland.com that his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Ryan led the league in touchdown passes in 1964, en route to a championship. He threw three touchdowns in an upset of Johnny Unitas and the Colts.

Ryan passed for 16042 yards, and 149 TDs during his 13-year career. He was drafted by the Rams, and also played for Washington.