Report suggests that the agent of John Elway, the renowned former Denver Broncos quarterback, is currently critical in hospital following a golf cart accident; Elway himself was driving at the time of the incident.
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The recent golf cart accident involving John Elway and his longtime agent, Jeff Sperbeck, left Sper Beck tragically dead, as per a recent update.
The unfortunate incident occurred when Jeff, 61, fell off the back of the golf cart and hit his head on the hard asphalt below, while John was driving. Sperbeck's family confirmed his passing on Monday morning.
It's still under investigation whether Elway was driving recklessly, but initial reports suggest otherwise. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation; however, they have stated there's no indication Elway was at fault at this point.
Sperbeck started working with Elway back in 1990 and has since represented hundreds of NFL players. Alongside Elway, he co-founded 7Cellars winery in 2013. Some of his other notable clients include Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett.
The accident took place on Saturday shortly after Elway and Sperbeck attended a party along with their spouses in La Quinta, California. KESQ, a local outlet in Palm Springs, broke the news about the incident, reporting that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection responded to a golf cart collision. They also mentioned a patient was transported to a trauma center nearby.
John Elway, a Denver Broncos legend, had a remarkable 16-year career with the team, helping the franchise to win two Super Bowls. Post his playing days, he served as the team's general manager and executive vice president before taking on a consultant role. His contract with the Broncos concluded in March 2023.
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[1] TMZ Sports[2] KESQ News Channel 3[3] California Department of Public Health[4] Denver Post[5] CBS Denver
- John Elway, formerly the Denver Broncos' general manager and executive vice president, experienced a tragedy in April when his longtime agent, Jeff Sperbeck, died following a golf cart accident.
- Despite initial reports suggesting otherwise, it remains unknown whether Elway was driving recklessly at the time of the incident. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter.
- Sperbeck, who was 61, started working with Elway in 1990 and represented numerous NFL players throughout his career, including Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett.
- In 2023, Elway's contract with the Broncos concluded, marking his departure from the team he led to two Super Bowl victories during his storied 16-year career.
