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Jeff Sperbeck, the long -time agent, friend and business partner for John Elway, has died of injuries a little in a crash involving a golf cart, allegedly driven by Denver Bronco’s legendary quarterback.
Sperbeck was 62 years old.
Riverside County Coroner confirmed that Sperbeck died early Wednesday at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. The damage occurred on Saturday night in La Quinta, California.
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John Elway looks from the sidelines during the broncos game against Los Angeles chargers on Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Elway was the one who drove the golf cart when Sperbeck fell off and hit the head on asphalt, TMZ reported earlier Wednesday. Sperbeck was put on life support due to his injuries.
Sperbeck sat in the passenger seat of the golf cart at the time of the incident, according to ESPN.
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Office launched a study. There was no indication now that Elway drove carelessly on the golf cart, TMZ reported.
Sperbeck began his relationship with Elway in 1990 and became his manager. He has since helped hundreds of NFL players through several agencies.
John Elway, then Denver Bronco’s president of football operations, before the game against Los Angeles Chargers at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on January 2, 2022. (Jayne Kamin-Concea-usa Today Sports)
Some of his other clients include the Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett.
In 2015, Elway and Sperbeck founded 7cellars, producing Premium wine from central California and Napa Valley.
Elway spent all 16 seasons with broncos and won two Super Bowls to the franchise along the way.
He became the team’s general manager and CEO Vice President and then President of Football Operations, after his playing days, before serving in a consultancy role until his contract had risen in March 2023.
John Elway stands on the field before Broncos plays Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver. (Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Elway was introduced to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
