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John Albert Elway Jr. (born June 28, 1960) is an American former professional football quarterback who spent his entire 16-year career with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Following his playing career, he then spent 11 years with the Broncos in various front office positions, eventually being promoted to general manager .
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Jun 24, 2024 · John Elway, American collegiate and professional gridiron football player who is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, known for his throwing precision and rushing ability. He led the Denver Broncos of the National Football League to two Super Bowl championships (1998 and 1999).
Elway’s record 47 fourth quarter game-winning or game-tying drives are legendary. In the 1986 AFC title game, Elway engineered a 98-yard come-from-behind touchdown drive to tie the Cleveland Browns and send the game into overtime. The Broncos went on to win 23-20.
Apr 8, 2023 · Elway, 62, was the President of Football Operations for the Broncos when the team made an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII and won Super Bowl 50. Over the last few years, Elway...
2 days ago · ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says passing on quarterback Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft was probably his biggest mistake as general manager of the Denver Broncos. “Last year I played (golf) with him and I’m wondering, ‘How long is it going to take him to realize that I passed on him and took Bradley Chubb instead?’ And it took him two and a-half holes,” Elway recalled during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon my Take” podcast.
Feb 4, 2023 · John Elway was destined to be a pro quarterback. He was born with a howitzer for an arm, ice in his veins, and a strong desire to win. His path to greatness began when he learned the game of football from his father. Then, while in high school, Elway was part of a new philosophy of football popularized by his prep coach.
Jun 28, 2024 · Elway is the first quarterback to start in five Super Bowls. Denver appeared in three Super Bowls over a four-year span from 1986-89. While Denver came up short in each Super...
3 days ago · John Elway helped build Broncos teams that won five straight AFC West titles, made two Super Bowl appearances and captured one Super Bowl title in his 10 seasons as the general manager. He brought ...
Aug 25, 2021 · For all the thousands of yards and hundreds of touchdowns John Elway threw in his 16 years with the Denver Broncos, there is one play, one perfectly iconic moment, that remains frozen in time.
