About Ed Ryan
Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 76). Ed Ryan was an American american football player.
Edward Denis Ryan (December 29, 1925 – October 21, 2002) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ryan grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia and attended college at Saint Mary's College of California. In 1948, he was drafted by the Steelers, 73rd overall, becoming one of the first Canadians ever drafted in the NFL. He went on to play nine games that season, his only season in the NFL.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Ryan?
Canadian-American football player (1925–2002)
When was Ed Ryan born?
Ed Ryan was born on 29 December 1925 in Banff.
When did Ed Ryan die?
Ed Ryan died on 21 October 2002.
What was Ed Ryan's occupation?
Ed Ryan was an american football player.
What nationality was Ed Ryan?
Ed Ryan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ed Ryan (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Ryan. https://biography.guide/ed-ryan/
MLA: "Ed Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-ryan/.
Chicago: "Ed Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-ryan/.
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