Former Broncos GM John Beake, two-time champion, dies
John Beake, the longtime Denver Broncos executive and general manager who helped acquire John Elway and build teams that reached five Super Bowls, has died at 87. He helped lead the franchise to consecutive championships in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII and later held roles with the NFL.
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About John Elway
John Albert Elway Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback and executive who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons with the Denver Broncos. Following his playing career, he then spent 11 years with the Broncos in various front office positions, eventually being promoted to general manager. Elway and former backup quarterback and head coach Gary Kubiak are the only individuals to be associated with all three of the Broncos' Super Bowl wins.
Everything about John Elway →- Occupation
- baseball player, American football player, sports executive
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 28, 1960
- Website
- http://www.johnelway.com/