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Former Browns Lineman Bob Gain Passes Away at 87

The Browns today announced the passing of former lineman Bob Gain, a player who was on three Browns NFL Championship teams.

Gain passed away Monday night at the age of 87. He played for 13 seasons for the Browns, and was a part of title clubs in 1954, 55 and 64.

He was a two-way standout on both the offensive and defensive lines. Gain appeared in five Pro Bowls during his tenure in the NFL, and also was a second-team All Pro selection seven times.

Gain was inducted into the Cleveland Browns Legends Program in 2003.

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Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for over 21 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, the National Football League and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the Cleveland Indians coverage since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3 The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter HERE.

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