A FORMER NFL star of the Cleveland Browns has died at 44 in a tragic car accident.
Benjamin Gay, who was a running back for the Ohio team for one season in 2001, died on July 29.
Gay was a fan-favorite during his season with the Cleveland Browns, according to local outlet the Akron Beacon Journal.
He had been signed to the team just three days before training camp and later helped carry the Browns to a massive 27-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens, who had won the Super Bowl the previous year.
During the game, Gay scored an early second-quarter touchdown that put the Cleveland Browns in the lead.
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