Paul Wiggin won an NFL championship with the 1964 Browns and found comfort nearly 52 years later when Cleveland’s drought without a major professional sports title ended.
Wiggin died on Dec. 12 at the age of 91, the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame announced along with the Minnesota Vikings.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection at defensive end, Wiggin spent his entire NFL playing career with the Browns (1957-67). Drafted in 1956 by the Browns in the sixth round (No. 73 overall), Wiggin never missed a game in 11 seasons.
When the Cavaliers broke Cleveland’s championship curse by capturing the NBA title in 2016, Wiggin rejoiced during an interview with the Beacon Journal.