College Football Hall of Famer Paul Wiggin Dies at 91

Paul Wiggin, a College Football Hall of Famer and former standout player for the Cleveland Browns, died on Friday at the age of 91. The announcement came from the Browns, the Minnesota Vikings and the National Football Foundation, where Wiggin ranked as the fourth-oldest living inductee.

Wiggin's career spanned decades as a player and coach, leaving a lasting mark on both college and professional football. At Stanford University from 1954 to 1956, he excelled as a defensive tackle, earning two-time All-America honors. Fans later voted him the school's Defensive Player of the Century. Drafted in the fourth round by the Browns in 1957, Wiggin played his entire 11-year NFL career with Cleveland, appearing in 146 consecutive games without missing one. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, he recorded 60.5 sacks, 19 fumble recoveries including one returned for a touchdown, and three interceptions with another score. His contributions helped the Browns secure the 1964 NFL Championship.

After retiring as a player in 1967, Wiggin transitioned to coaching. He joined the San Francisco 49ers as defensive line coach from 1968 to 1973 and served as defensive coordinator in 1974. In 1975, he took...